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Last night at the National Small College Enrollment Conference, we joined a partner dinner with CompleteU and John Meyer's team, and one clear theme stood out: Enrollment leaders are starting to realize that applying human AI to one part of their ecosystem to solve a single or an area of problems is leaving most of AI’s potential on the table. Yes—there’s value in social engagement tools and chatbots that answer questions or send reminders. But the real breakthrough is when AI ties together all the behavioral signals from across your investments, organizes them, and gives your team a living, human-controlled roadmap for every single student in real time. That’s where enroll ml flexes the muscle of AI: Middle-of-the-funnel clarity that turns noise into focus Hyper-personalized, human-controlled guidance for every student A true enrollment funnel solution that integrates signals instead of siloing them Institutions are tired. The market is moving too fast. Without a full-funnel AI solution, no team can truly see their future enrollment picture. enroll ml got here first—and we’re driving forward at light speed. Others will come, but the name on the back of the jersey they’re all chasing is enroll ml. #EnrollmentManagement #HigherEdAI #AdmissionsInnovation #FullFunnelAI #BehavioralIntelligence #NSCEC

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How PDVerify Helps School Districts Streamline Professional Development Managing professional development (PD) shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Yet, many districts still juggle spreadsheets, paper sign-ins, and scattered systems just to track attendance and CEUs. PDVerify changes that. It’s a smart, all-in-one platform that helps districts manage, track, and measure professional learning — saving time, improving accuracy, and empowering educators. Simplify PD Management Create, edit, and organize sessions in one place. Add descriptions, CEU values, facilitators, and meeting links for in-person or virtual events. No more hunting down forms or chasing attendance sheets — everything is automated and centralized. Smarter Group Assignments Assign sessions to specific roles or departments — like “Elementary Teachers” or “Bus Drivers.” Educators only see PD relevant to them, increasing participation and cutting out clutter. Instant Check-In & CEU Tracking PDVerify replaces sign-in sheets with QR codes and 6-digit codes for quick check-in. Attendance is recorded instantly and linked to each educator’s My CEUs Transcript, complete with downloadable digital certificates for compliance and portfolios. Actionable Insights District leaders get an analytics dashboard that visualizes attendance trends, facilitator performance, and CEU distribution. Export reports to PDF or Excel and use real data to make better PD decisions. Measure What Matters Beyond attendance, PDVerify captures impact. Built-in exit tickets and 5-star facilitator ratings turn feedback into insights, helping districts refine future training and ensure professional learning drives classroom results. Empower Educator Leadership PDVerify lets any qualified teacher lead sessions — not just administrators. This builds leadership capacity, shares internal expertise, and saves districts money on outside trainers. The Future: AI-Powered PD Coming soon, PDVerify will use AI to recommend sessions based on educator goals, analyze feedback automatically, and forecast PD needs — helping districts plan smarter and grow stronger. Why It Matters For school districts, PDVerify isn’t just another tool — it’s a strategic partner in building a culture of continuous learning. By combining automation, analytics, and AI-readiness, it helps schools focus less on paperwork and more on people. Professional development is the heartbeat of great teaching. With PDVerify, it finally beats smarter. www.pdverify.com #EdTech #K12 #ProfessionalDevelopment #PDVerify #AIinEducation #TeacherGrowth #SchoolLeadership #EducationInnovation

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Wether your a fan of #directadmissions or not, a recent discussion with enroll ml's Geoff Baird and Taylor Swaak from The Chronicle of Higher Education about direct admissions using our behavioral enrollment optimization data provides insight to this topic that is valuable if using or deciding to use direct admissions. Definitely an insightful read and not something you can get from the old math of enrollment.

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Excited to share my latest article on how we’re empowering K–12 student outcomes through technology at C1. From advancing digital equity to driving classroom innovation, our mission is clear: empower school districts to thrive by equipping every learner and every educator with the tools they need to succeed. Grateful to collaborate with visionary leaders who understand that technology isn’t just a tool — it’s a catalyst for real, lasting impact in education. #K12 #Education #Technology #OneC1

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What we need: nothing more than the full, wholesale reevaluation of our education system. AI must be adopted by every student and the entire U.S. workforce, creating a massive opportunity for edtech—if society and government treat education as a true priority. This focus on AI as a core skillset will prepare people for real, livable-wage jobs. The time to focus on this is now, especially as today’s students and workers remain deeply unprepared. CodeStrap's "Code and Connor" Episode 21 releases this week with our friend Bill Salak, CTO and CTO of Brainly. At Brainly, he’s helped scale one of the world’s largest AI-powered learning platforms, serving 15 million learners daily. Bill has over two decades of leadership driving transformative technology at Age of Learning, AOL, HBO, ETS, Hasbro, NBC-Universal, and even the U.S. Army. Our 21st episode focuses on: → State of AI and AI limitations - where can we go from here → AI in education → The state of education in the U.S. K-12 and above → How can we use AI to improve student outcomes → How is AI impacting students negatively and positively → AI impact on young children specifically around learning → State of edtech Be sure to follow us to get the latest information, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com!

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📊 As higher ed faces tighter budgets and shifting enrollment, smart tech investments are more important than ever. How can CIOs and CFOs justify spending on technology with cuts from everyone? 🎯 In this great read from University Business, Eric Wheeler shares how institutions can align tech with strategic goals—boosting student success, streamlining operations, and staying secure. 🤖 From AI-driven learning to partnerships that expand capabilities and revenue, it’s all about doing more with less—without compromising on impact. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/edQPqz-i #HigherEd #EdTech #AIinEducation #StudentSuccess #DigitalTransformation #Leadership https://lnkd.in/edQPqz-i

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Safer School Solutions, Inc is revolutionizing the way consultants conduct security assessments. Key changes include: - No more customers waiting weeks for assessment reports. - Reduced hours spent on excessive report writing, leading to cost savings. Our EagleEyED Ultra platform allows your customers to receive custom assessments, view recommendations and action items, and assign them to individuals within their organizations. This collaborative online environment enables effective risk mitigation. The approach ensures that assessments evolve year over year, promoting measurable improvement through a continuous cycle of assessment, risk identification, risk mitigation, and further assessment. This means less staff time is required while achieving better outcomes. Security risk assessments are transforming—it's time to move beyond traditional methods and focus on engaging with clients.

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A true game changer for the K-12 HQIM classroom. Here at Kiddom, we are excited to partner with Teaching Lab and The Achievement Network on this amazing endeavor. #LearningIntelligenceTechnology

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