How EdTech Leaders Earn Trust Through Responsible AI and Data-Privacy Best Practices

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode, we speak with Daphne Li, CEO of Common Sense Privacy, alongside leaders from Prodigy Education, AI for Equity, MagicSchool AI, and ClassDojo—recipients of the Privacy Seal. Together, we explore how the edtech sector is tackling one of its biggest challenges: earning trust through responsible AI and data privacy practices.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:The purpose of the Privacy SealHow Prodigy builds trust through privacy-by-designHow AI for Equity supports schools balancing innovation and safetyHow MagicSchool AI integrates privacy into teacher toolsHow ClassDojo makes privacy core to its values✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:18] Daphne Li on why the Privacy Seal matters 🎙️ Recipients' Interviews: [00:10:51] Ben Johnson, CTO of Prodigy Education on trust as edtech’s ultimate currency[00:20:52] Aaron Cuny, Founder and CEO of AI for Equity on small district challenges [00:38:48] Adeel Khan, Founder and CEO of MagicSchool AI on building trust through friction [00:49:22] Tina Hwang, Head of Legal at ClassDojo on privacy as core values😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicSign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn!🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s: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. 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. 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.