Hello and welcome to this special #MindShareTV Sneak Peek Podcast leading up to the 16th Canadian EdTech AI Summit! I’m your host, Robert Martellacci, Chair of the Summit and Founder of MindShare Learning. Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by a visionary leader and change-maker in the AI for education space, Evan St. Lifer, CEO of InnovateK12 — a leading U.S.-based organization helping school districts harness the power of innovation and now AI to drive smarter decision-making and real-time strategic planning. Evan brings a bold perspective on what AI truly means for education leadership beyond the classroom — from budgeting and community engagement, to transforming district-wide improvement models. He’ll be joining us on the Industry Leadership Panel on AI Going Global at the Summit — and today, we’re giving you a sneak peek

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