Week in Edtech 11/10/26: Midterm Elections and Education Policy, AI Restrictions in Schools, Student Data Privacy, AI Deepfakes, and More! Feat. Edthena & Marker Learning

Join hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they unpack the latest developments in education policy, AI regulation, school choice, cybersecurity, and the evolving role of technology in education, with conversations on AI-powered teacher coaching and improving access to learning disability evaluations.

✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:04:05] 2026 Midterm Elections: What the Results Mean for School Choice and Education Policy
[00:13:44] AI Platform Power: Google, School Districts, and the Debate Over Classroom AI
[00:21:24] Australia Moves to Restrict Generative AI in Primary Classrooms
[00:29:21] Anthropic and Teachers' Unions Push for Stronger AI Privacy Protections
[00:37:35] Moving Beyond the AI Yes-or-No Debate in Education
[00:39:28] AI Deepfakes and Cybersecurity: Emerging Risks for Schools
[00:40:42] Private Equity Faces Growing Scrutiny in Early Childhood Education
[00:42:00] Expanding Career Pathways for Women in Skilled Trades

Plus, special guests:

[00:44:22] Adam Geller, Founder of Edthena, on AI-powered instructional coaching, teacher development, and protecting classroom data

[01:13:48] Stefan Bauer, Founder and CEO of Marker Learning, on making learning disability evaluations more accessible and addressing the shortage of school psychologists

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