AI Should Support Teachers, Not Replace Them with Joy Delizo-Osborne of Student Achievement Partners

Send us Fan MailJoy Delizo-Osborne is President and CEO of Student Achievement Partners, where she works to improve instructional quality and connect evidence-based practices with curriculum and edtech. A former teacher, instructional coach, and principal, Joy brings more than 20 years of experience in education.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:How AI can support and not replace teachers and students.Why productive struggle still matters in AI-powered learning.What districts should consider when evaluating AI tools.How edtech can better fit into existing classroom practices.Why student agency should remain at the center of AI use.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:40] Student Achievement Partners’ role in improving instructional quality[00:07:37] Maintaining rigor and quality with AI-generated content[00:18:25] Closing the gap between edtech tools and real-world outcomes[00:24:27] Why edtech companies need to understand classroom realities[00:29:07] Building AI around existing curriculum and teacher practice[00:40:36] When should AI enter the learning process?[00:47:06] Putting student agency at the center of AI😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter & LinkedIn here.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education. Tuck Advisors was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn't find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you're thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.