SMILE Factor S3 E18: Launching AI in school districts

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On this episode, we welcome Deann Poleon for a timely and practical conversation on launching AI in school districts.Deann shares how district leaders can move from curiosity to action with AI—grounding decisions in purpose, policy, and people. We dig into where to start, how to build trust with educators and families, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to keep student learning and equity at the center of every AI decision.

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This episode was published on January 26, 2026.

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On this episode, we welcome Deann Poleon for a timely and practical conversation on launching AI in school districts.Deann shares how district leaders can move from curiosity to action with AI—grounding decisions in purpose, policy, and people. We...

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