Join us this week as we welcome our new AI co-host and delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of vendor support in small districts. From the highlights of the <a href='https://www.midwesttechtalk.com/'>MidwestTechTalk</a> conference to the intricacies of tech support for small schools, we cover it all. Hear about the latest AI updates in education with Canvas integrating ChatGPT and the DOE's new AI guidelines. We also discuss the importance of vendor relationships, pricing transparency, and the impact of federal funding freezes.
Articles Referenced:




https://mashable.com/article/open-ai-education-canvas-partnership




https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250708034741/en/PowerSchool-Announces-Antonio-Pietri-as-Next-CEO-Effective-October-6-2025




https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/22/microsoft-sharepoint-chinese-hackers.html




https://www.k12dive.com/news/gop-senators-letter-trump-omb-frozen-education-funds/753366/




https://www.k12dive.com/news/states-sue-over-frozen-education-funds-Linda-McMahon-Trump-OMB/752995/




https://thejournal.com/articles/2025/07/23/ed-grant-portal-target-of-phishing-campaign.aspx?admgarea=News1




https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-issues-guidance-artificial-intelligence-use-schools-proposes-additional-supplemental-priority




 
00:00:00-Introduction
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