EdTech Elevated

About EdTech Elevated

EdTech Elevated is a PIP powered podcast where we'll be discussing the latest trends, groundbreaking ideas, and inspiring stories that are shaping the future of educational technology. Join us as we explore the EdTech landscape and dive deep into conversations that are transforming the face of education.

Publisher

Lisa March

Category

education · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Aug 2024

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Higher Ed Needs Better Data: A Conversation with Darren Catalano

   In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Gerry Hanley, Chief Academic Officer at Partner in Publishing, sits down with Darren Catalano, CEO and co-founder of HelioCampus, for a conversation about the pressures reshaping higher education and how institutions can use data to make better decisions about their future. Darren shares his journey from financial economics and industry analytics to higher education leadership at University of Maryland Global Campus and, ultimately, founding HelioCampus to help institutions use data for strategic decision-making. Drawing on his experience both inside higher education and as an EdTech partner, he explains why institutions are facing a fundamental shift from an era of enrollment growth and relatively easy expansion toward a new reality focused on accountability, financial sustainability, and outcomes. In their conversation, Gerry and Darren unpack the growing importance of understanding the economics of higher education, from enrollment and demographic shifts to program-level performance, cost structures, and the question of whether a college degree delivers sufficient value for students. Drawing on his experience building a "hub and spoke" model at UMGC, he explains why successful institutional transformation requires relationships, shared governance, and tools that help different campus communities make better decisions together. Whether you're a higher education leader, institutional researcher, EdTech professional, or someone interested in the future of colleges and universities, this episode offers a practical examination of how data, governance, and AI are shaping how institutions understand and manage their missions. Sponsored by Partner in Publishing: https://partnerinpublishing.com/ Bookmarks: 2:25: Meet Darren Catalano and His Journey Into Higher Education Analytics 3:10: Why HelioCampus Was Built Around Data-Driven Decision Making 6:12: Evaluating Partners in Higher Education 8:02: The Demographic Enrollment Cliff 9:30: Balancing Mission and Margin in a New Era of Higher Ed 11:22: Why Understanding the Economics of Higher Education Matters 13:40: Using Data to Take the Emotion Out of Difficult Decisions 15:41: Accreditation, Accountability, and the New Financial Sustainability Requirements 17:35: Looking Forward: Data, ROI, and Positive Post-Graduation Outcomes 19:39: The Carrot and the Stick: Mission, Accountability, and Institutional Change 21:20: Generative AI and the Next Disruption in Higher Education 23:00: Why Trusted AI Requires Trusted Data 25:45: The Rise of the Chief Data and AI Officer 38:31: Shared Tools, Standards, and the Future of AI in Higher Ed Resources: HelioCampus HelioCampus on LinkedIn Darren Catalano Partner in Publishing (https://partnerinpublishing.com) Partner in Publishing on LinkedIn Gerry Hanley Lisa March (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchlisa/)

2. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Rethinking the Teacher Pipeline: Allison Maudlin on Alternative Paths Into Education

   In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Allison Langley, Senior Marketing Strategist and Manager with Partner in Publishing, sits down with Allison Maudlin, VP of Marketing at Unlimited Instruction, for a conversation about the evolving role of technology, tutoring, and human connection in K-12 education. Allison shares her journey from classroom teacher to education marketer and explains what drew her to Unlimited Instruction, an organization focused on helping schools address teacher shortages by finding, training, and placing educators, paraprofessionals, specialists, and tutors through alternative pathways. Together, they explore the changing tutoring landscape and why meeting students where they are requires more than technology alone. The conversation also dives into alternative pathways into teaching, the changing expectations of parents and families, education technology and screen-time concerns, and how AI is prompting both marketers and educators to rethink the way they work. Finally, Allison shares advice for marketers entering the education space: know your audience, understand their challenges, meet them where they are, and—above all—be useful. Whether you're an EdTech leader, education marketer, school district decision-maker, or someone interested in the future of tutoring and teacher recruitment, this episode offers a thoughtful look at why the future of education may depend on finding the right balance between technology and humans. Sponsored by Partner in Publishing: https://partnerinpublishing.com/ Bookmarks 1:22: Meet Allison Maudlin and Her Journey Into Education Marketing 3:13: Unlimited Instruction: Humans Helping Humans, Helping Humans 5:43: Alternative Pathways Into Teaching 7:42: Making Tutoring More Accessible and Meeting Students Where They Are 10:25: Parent Choice, Personalized Learning, and the Changing Education Landscape 12:40: Screen-Time Restrictions and Why Balance Matters 14:20: Bringing the Human Element Back to Education and Technology 17:12: Marketing People, Not Software: The Power of Storytelling 20:30: Scaling Human Support for School Districts 22:09: Measuring the Impact of Relationship-Driven Education Marketing 24:02: Allison's Advice for Education Marketers: Know Your Audience and Be Useful Resources Unlimited Instruction (https://unlimitedinstruction.com/) Unlimited Instruction (LinkedIn) Allison Maudlin Partner in Publishing (https://partnerinpublishing.com) Allison Langley Lisa March (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchlisa/)

3. 

   27 Jan 2026

   AI Literacy First: Jeff Riley On How Schools Can Lead AI Education

   AI is moving quickly into schools, and reactions range from cautious to enthusiastic. What does it mean to teach AI before it teaches us? In this episode of EdTech Elevated, host Lisa March, president and founder of Partner in Publishing, sits down with Jeff Riley, Executive Director of Day of AI, to explore how schools can approach artificial intelligence with intention and responsibility. Jeff shares the mission behind Day of AI, a research-led, movement-minded organization focused on empowering students to become informed creators and thoughtful leaders in an AI-shaped world. Together, Lisa and Jeff discuss what districts are asking for as AI enters classrooms, why trusted guidance matters, and how open communication between educators, administrators, parents, students, and vendors is essential to getting it right. The conversation covers developing AI policy, addressing privacy and safety concerns, and teaching students to be healthy skeptics who understand both the power and limitations of prediction-based systems. This episode is essential listening for educators, district leaders, and EdTech partners who want to lead AI education responsibly and keep students at the center of the conversation. Sponsored by Partner in Publishing: https://partnerinpublishing.com/ Bookmarks: 0:40: Meet Jeff Riley and Day of AI 4:20: Digital Natives & Digital Immigrants 5:40: AI for a Better World 7:30: Learning About AI From a Trusted Source 11:00: Privacy & Safety with AI 12:40: Raising Healthy Skeptics of AI 16:30: Parents Can't Be Out of the Loop 27:30: AI Literacy 29:30: Teaching Critical Thinking First 31:20: Research-Led, Movement-Minded 33:00: Personalizing Instruction with AI 36:50: For Parents and Schools: How to Get Involved with Day of AI Resources: Jeff Riley Day of AI (https://dayofai.org/) Day of AI: Curriculum & Resources (https://dayofai.org/curriculum-resources) Day of AI: Family Resources (https://dayofai.org/family-resources) Day of AI: For School Leaders (https://dayofai.org/school-leaders) Lisa March  (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchlisa/) Partner in Publishing (https://partnerinpublishing.com) Blog: How to Adopt AI Without Falling Behind

Who has been a guest on EdTech Elevated

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• Nicole Dingley
• Mike Hale
• Jonathan Abrams

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