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SuperSpeaks is the podcast that explores the hidden world of superintendents and system leaders of school districts in the US. Join Mark Sparvel from Microsoft Education in his effort to better understand what’s working for school leaders in these unprecedented times.Accretive Media Ventures 2024 | All Rights Reserved
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  • Mic Drop 2025: A Year of Progress Toward Blending the Artificial and the Uniquely Human
    Jan 9 2026

    This AI-powered 2025 review of SuperSpeaks with Mark Sparvell recaps the evolution of a new genre of blended learning, marrying artificial intelligence with our uniquely human needs. The conversations covered a range of this year’s relevant topics. AI’s impact on cognitive skills, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how school leaders can leverage AI as a tool while navigating budget constraints. The discussion highlights AI’s dual nature as both a potential crutch and a means to enhance human skills, underscoring the need for responsible use and innovative thinking in educational settings. Mic Drop is a pilot project from BRN’s Gen AI Podcast Labs. The first iteration is promising, and we look forward to improving the channel as the technology evolves. See an error or have a suggestion? Leave your comments below.

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    Listen to all 2025 Mic Drop Episodes

    Related Resources: AI for education: Resources and learning opportunities | The Confidence Trap: Why AI makes us feel smarter, act faster, and think less | Microsoft Education AI Toolkit | The Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking | Dealing with Feeling – Marc Brackett | http://aka.ms/SEL |Thinking about Thinking | Lost in Automatic Translation | More examples of what’s working

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    8 m
  • Rethinking Scarcity: How One School District Used Innovation to Navigate a $100 Million Shortfall
    Dec 16 2025

    As public school systems face growing budget shortfalls, we speak with the CIO of Broward County Schools about how the district found ways to say yes to innovation when the budget said no. Trey Davis shares the unique challenges of leading technology in one of the nation’s largest school districts and offers insights on adopting AI, designing effective organizational structures, and leveraging partnerships to drive efficiency. The conversation also explores how technology is reshaping learning environments and financial management.

    Follow on X: @sparvell @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork

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    Trey Davis is the CIO of Broward County Schools in Florida, and a transformative, business-centered technology leader with extensive global experience aligning information systems with organizational strategy. He has held multiple international residencies across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and North America, helping public- and private-sector organizations achieve measurable value from their IT investments. Trey’s expertise spans global IS strategy and governance, portfolio management, strategic sourcing, infrastructure and application management, and information security. He has served as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and trusted advisor to C-suite leaders and boards, bringing a pragmatic, outcomes-driven approach to large, complex organizations.

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    32 m
  • The Next Frontier: The Future of Gen AI Is Conversational, How Should Educators Prepare?
    Nov 16 2025

    In this conversation, we talk about what it actually feels like to teach, learn, and communicate in a world where humans and AI are increasingly talking to each other. The speaker shares personal experiences with language technologies and the unexpected ways AI can stumble over figurative language—the same kinds of misunderstandings we see with students every day. We dig into how culture and bias shape the way AI “understands” language, and what that means in real classrooms. Most importantly, the discussion helps educators see where AI can support learning—and where human judgment, and context matter most. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding AI’s limitations and using it as a tool for enhancing learning rather than replacing essential skills.

    Follow on X: @sparvell @jonHarper70bd @VeredShwartz @bamradionetwork

    Dr. Vered Shwartz is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia and a Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) AI chair at the Vector Institute. She specializes in natural language processing and artificial intelligence (AI), and conducts research towards the fundamental goal of building AI models capable of human-level understanding of natural language.

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    24 m
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