Matthew Spindler

In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr. Van L. Davis, Executive Director at WCET - WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) and VP of Digital Learning at WCET - WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET), to unpack the latest in federal policy and what it could mean for students pursuing short-term credentials. 🧑‍💻 Key takeaways: 📄 A non-partisan breakdown of Short-Term Pell legislation 📚 The opportunities and the risks for community college learners 📊 What educators and policymakers should know as the landscape shifts Whether you’re in policy, administration, or frontline teaching, this is a timely listen for anyone navigating the future of financial aid. 🎧 Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/dAfMDUXN #EdTech #CredentialsUnscripted #Parchment 

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📣 We just published a new interactive dashboard on State Longitudinal Data Systems 📣 Explore here: https://ow.ly/YGw550XsV2V This dashboard features a new survey of state SLDS leaders in 27 states — which connect statewide information from early childhood through K-12 education, postsecondary education, and the workforce to inform policy decisions and improve outcomes — face an uncertain future without additional, sustained investment. From our survey, here are just a few of the major takeaways: ➡️ The survey reveals substantial anxiety about data systems’ sustainability and adaptability in the coming years. ➡️ Respondents say they need additional funding to maintain or improve state longitudinal data system functions in such core areas as research and analytics. ➡️ The findings suggest that states should consider strategies for supporting the long-term sustainability of their state longitudinal data systems. #Data #StudentSuccess #Workforce #ECE #Schools #EducationPolicy

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AI’s policy gap is widening, and districts are already operating inside it. In 2026, the risk is not AI tools. The risk is a lack of governance, guardrails, and system-level clarity. Across K–12 systems, we’re seeing: • AI adoption without policy alignment • Leaders reacting instead of designing • Equity, compliance, and trust issues surfacing too late Responsible AI adoption does not start with tools. It starts with governance frameworks, leadership capacity, and system readiness. Districts that act now will define their standards. Districts that wait will inherit someone else’s. Novo Innovative Pathways works with districts to design AI governance that is practical, ethical, and scalable. The question isn’t if AI is already in your system. It’s whether you’re leading it or chasing it. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ekyp2NgH #AIinEducation #DistrictLeadership #EdTechStrategy #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #K12Leadership

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What happens when the people running higher ed systems finally have a space to collaborate? On the newest episode of Transfer Tea, Juliette Price from the National Association of System Heads talks about how Networked Improvement Communities are coming together to rethink transfer. From building peer networks to using improvement science, this episode is all about turning “systemness” into action. Tune in now. https://lnkd.in/ev8ma85n #AACRAOPodcast #TransferTea #HigherEd

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Volunteer leaders work with data every day, often without support. The Certificate of Completion in Data-Driven Engagement is built to change that, blending trusted national expertise with real-world nonprofit application. Read the blog 🔽 https://hubs.li/Q045yjRj0 VMPC-Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada Volunteer Canada

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Behind every Liaison product, workflow improvement, and enhanced applicant experience are product team members listening closely. For 35 years, Liaison’s product teams have transformed the complexity of higher education into tools that help institutions and students move forward with clarity and confidence. “As VP of CAS Products, I focus on ensuring a great experience for all of the students using our platforms to find their next educational opportunity,” said Mike Margitich, who joined Liaison in 2009. “Easy to fill out mobile-friendly applications and tools make filling those applications out easier. I also keep an eye out for new markets where a Centralized Application Service (CAS) could help solve problems and reduce inefficiencies for students, school, and eventually the employers that are looking to hire those newly educated students.” Sibu Thomas, VP, Sustaining Engineering and Application Support, has been at Liaison for 25 years, which gives him a particularly unique perspective on the evolution of higher ed institutions, people, and technology. Sibu states that “what has remained surprisingly constant is the human purpose behind all of this. No matter how advanced the systems become, higher education is still about students meeting life-changing deadlines and institutions making thoughtful, mission-driven decisions. In moments of both routine operation and unexpected disruption, that responsibility remains the same—and it’s what continues to ground the work we do.” These are the people behind the progress at Liaison. And they will keep building tools that #HigherEd needs for generations of students to come. #YourLiaison #community 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q044f7n00

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Too big for spreadsheets, too small for enterprise software? That’s the challenge mid-sized institutions face every day. You need data to make smart decisions—but most analytics platforms weren’t built for schools like yours. This post is for you 👇 We break down the features, strategies, and partnerships that actually work for mid-sized colleges. No full data science team required. 🔍 Smarter insights. Lower cost. Real results. Read the post: https://hubs.la/Q03xQ-x40

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