Tech Tactics Call for Speakers, AI Toolkit, & Assessment Tools: News of the Week (6/13/25)

In this episode of THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly discusses the latest in education technology. Topics include the opening of the call for speakers for the Tech Tactics in Education Conference in September 2025, Common Sense Media's free AI toolkit for school districts, and the partnership between McGraw Hill and Pearson to integrate assessment capabilities into the K-12 curriculum. Tune in for insights and updates on overcoming roadblocks to innovation, implementing AI safely, and streamlining educational assessments.

00:00 Introduction to THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts

00:18 Call for Speakers: Tech Tactics in Education Conference 2025

00:48 Common Sense Media's Free AI Toolkit for Schools

01:21 McGraw Hill and Pearson Partnership Announcement

01:54 Conclusion and Further Resources

Source links:

• Call for Speakers Now Open for Tech Tactics in Education: Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation
• Common Sense Media Releases Free AI Toolkit, AI Readiness & Implementation Guides
• Integration Brings Pearson Assessments to McGraw Hill's K-12 Curriculum

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