Behind the Bell

In part two of AI in the Classroom, we dig into the implementation side of AI adoption with Jared Covili, Administrator of Digital Teaching and Learning at Jordan School District in Utah, leader of one of the largest-scale intentional AI implementation efforts in K–12. Hear what made his AI rollout so successful, how he addressed concerns, used peer-to-peer learning, and put in place intentional u...

In part one of AI in the Classroom , we sat down with Jared Covili, Administrator of Digital Teaching and Learning at Jordan School District in Utah, leader of one of the largest-scale intentional AI implementation efforts in K–12. He grew Jordan School District’s AI initiative from a 100-teacher pilot to adoption by more than 2,000 educators districtwide. Jared shares real classroom examples and...

In this episode, we engage in a meaningful conversation with Shannon Curtis, a high school band teacher at Buffalo High School in Minnesota, about the vital role of arts and music programs in K-12 education. Explore how band fosters creativity, connection, and belonging among students, emphasizing the emotional intelligence developed through music education. Shannon shares his experiences, the str...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Bianco, Vice President of Information and Data Security at Skyward, and Greg Faas, Information and Data Security Analyst at Skyward to take a look at the most frequent cyber attacks school districts face. From phishing to data breaches, we discuss why schools are increasingly targeted, how human behavior plays a major role in security systems, and what the ke...

In this inaugural episode of the Behind the Bell podcast, hosts Jessie, Pat, and Adam discuss the critical topic of screen time in education with guest Spencer, a high school Spanish teacher. They explore the impact of technology on learning, the challenges of digital dependency, and the implementation of a new cell phone policy aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. Spencer shares his i...

Welcome to Behind the Bell, a podcast by School Technology Associates where we pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in K‑12 schools. We’ll be diving into hot-button topics like digital dependency, fitness, and classroom culture. We’ll talk about cellphone bans, student engagement, and what schools are trying next. We’re also digging into student absenteeism and learning loss, especiall...