Real People, Real Conversations

Bringing together the diverse perspectives of thought leaders, this podcast series serves as a forum to socialize and problem solve education-based interoperability issues to ultimately find common ground.

Join us for conversations on the various issues impacting vendor-school relationships and to create a forum for problem-solving, new ideas, and collaboration.

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Patrick Devanney

Senior VP of Strategy & Partnerships, ClassLink

Patrick oversees ClassLink’s portfolio of integration partners, managing technical integrations for single sign-on and rostering to ensure that educators and students across the world can access the resources they need to be successful. A veteran of education technology, Patrick has been a long-standing advocate for interoperability and collaboration among providers, using his uniquely panoramic view of both the strategic and practical imperatives to foster true industry collaboration.

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Evidence of Effectiveness

September 8, 2026
Digital Resources
Interoperability
September 8, 2026

New U.S. Department of Education guidance is asking schools to distinguish recreational screen time from instructional technology when evaluating edtech. This episode explores where different perspectives converge on transparency, accountability, and the evidence schools should expect before making procurement decisions.

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Built by Students for Students

August 11, 2026
Digital Resources
Professional Development
August 11, 2026

What happens when students stop waiting for someone else to solve the problems they see in education? In this episode of Perspectives, we bring together three young innovators who turned real challenges into ideas, tools, and solutions of their own.

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48
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What Is E-Rate Acceptable?

July 14, 2026
Digital Resources
Interoperability
July 14, 2026

One of K-12 education's most influential funding programs is under a sweeping FCC review, and a new question has entered the conversation: What role should screen time play in the future of E-rate? From policy and advocacy to district leadership, we're breaking down the purpose of E-rate and what's at stake for students, educators, and communities nationwide.

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Outcomes-Based Contracting

June 16, 2026
Equity
Digital Resources
June 16, 2026

School districts spend billions on educational technology every year, but too often, those investments don't deliver for students. In this episode, our guests explore outcomes-based contracting and what it really takes to build contracts and partnerships that work for kids.

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The Promises & Challenges of Digital Credentials

May 12, 2026
Professional Development
Digital Resources
May 12, 2026

A diploma may open the door, but it no longer tells the whole story. In this episode, leaders from higher education and the education consulting space unpack the evolving world of digital credentials and why these tools are gaining momentum across education and workforce development.

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