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Equipping Teachers with Automated Tools to Focus on Engagement

This episode of The Future of Education explores how AI-powered automated tools from PowerSchool are helping teachers reduce administrative burden and refocus on student engagement. Host Michael B. Horn speaks with PowerSchool CEO Hardeep Gulati and CPO Marcy Daniel about the company's evolution and its collaboration with Microsoft to embed generative AI into classroom tools. The conversation highlights a broader industry shift toward personalized, technology-enhanced learning.

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PowerSchool has evolved from a student information system into a holistic, end-to-end education technology platform with AI at its core.

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A collaboration with Microsoft embeds generative AI into PowerSchool's teaching tools, reducing administrative tasks so teachers can prioritize student engagement.

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A recent eSchool News study found 48% of educators see AI's potential to facilitate student learning, reflecting growing acceptance of EdTech automation.

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Automated tools in education allow teachers to focus on engagement with students in new ways. Technology integration in classrooms is nothing new, but since the pandemic, more automated tools are available for teachers than ever before.

The focus is now on how automated tools can help teachers concentrate more on student engagement than administrative tasks. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors, its application in education is a hot topic. A recent study by eSchool News found that 48% of educators see the potential for AI to facilitate student learning.

48% of educators see the potential for AI to facilitate student learning.

How can AI tools help teachers create a more engaging and personalized learning experience for students today?

In this episode of The Future of Education, host Michael B. Horn is privileged to speak with Hardeep Gulati, CEO at PowerSchool, and Marcy Daniel, Chief Product Officer at PowerSchool. Their discussion revolves around integrating AI in education, focusing on how PowerSchool equips teachers with automated tools to enhance student engagement.

Horn, Gulati, and Daniel cover the following during their conversation:

  • The evolution of PowerSchool from a student information system provider to a holistic provider of end-to-end education solutions
  • The vision for integrating AI into PowerSchool's roadmap to enhance personalized education
  • The collaboration with Microsoft to embed generative AI into PowerSchool's teaching tools

Hardeep Gulati, CEO of PowerSchool, has been instrumental in transforming the company from a student information system provider to a comprehensive education technology platform. Marcy Daniel, the Chief Product Officer at PowerSchool, has a rich background in product management and strategy, and she plays a crucial role in driving the company's product vision and roadmap.

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Michael Horn speaks and writes about the future of education and works with a portfolio of education organizations to improve the life of each and every student. He is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, and host of the Future of Education podcast on MarketScale.

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Co-founder and Executive Director, Clayton Christensen Institute; Host, The Future of Education

Clayton Christensen Institute

Michael B. Horn is a co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation and a leading voice on the future of education and disruptive innovation. He hosts the podcast 'The Future of Education,' where he interviews educators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping learning. Horn is also the author of several books on innovation in education, including 'Disrupting Class.'

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Hardeep Gulati

CEO

PowerSchool

Hardeep Gulati is the CEO of PowerSchool, a leading K-12 education technology platform. He has been instrumental in transforming PowerSchool from a student information system provider into a comprehensive, end-to-end education technology company. Under his leadership, PowerSchool has expanded its AI and product capabilities significantly.

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Marcy Daniel

Chief Product Officer

PowerSchool

Marcy Daniel serves as Chief Product Officer at PowerSchool, where she drives the company's product vision and roadmap. She has a background in product management and strategy and plays a key role in integrating AI and generative tools into PowerSchool's teaching and learning solutions.

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