Powercast Episode 18: Real-Time Data and AI Guidelines: What School Leaders Need to Know Now

Welcome to another episode of Powercast! Today, we're sitting down with Ryan Imbriale, Group Vice President of PowerSchool, Education Strategy, for an insightful conversation about the evolution of educational technology and what districts need to prioritize today.In this episode, Ryan breaks down the watershed moments that have transformed edtech—from ubiquitous internet access and interactive whiteboards to one-to-one laptop initiatives that prepared districts for pandemic learning. He dives into why data integration is the next frontier for schools, explaining how educators are "data rich but information poor" when they can't easily access and connect disparate systems containing student academic data, attendance, transportation, extracurricular activities, and more. He emphasizes the critical importance of real-time data access for personalizing education and making informed decisions quickly.Tune in to hear from one of education technology's seasoned experts on navigating ISTE, leveraging PowerSchool's integrated solutions like Schoology and MyPowerHub, and preparing for the future of personalized learning.To learn more about PowerSchool, visit: https://www.powerschool.com/Hosts: Dr. Rick FernandezGuest: Ryan Imbriale, Group Vice President of PowerSchool, Education Strategy