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Today we announced Rich Preece as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 15, 2024. Rich will succeed Co-Founder Advait Shinde, who will retain his role as Executive Chairman of the Board and transition to a new leadership role focused on technology and innovation. Advait’s guiding vision and leadership of GoGuardian over the past 10 years has enabled us to support schools and teachers drive positive outcomes for students across the country. We welcome Rich to the team to continue on that mission into the next decade.    To read more about today’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/eRre8cgZ

Schools are facing a lot: teacher shortages, student engagement and digital equity gaps. Mackey Pendergrast, education strategist at GoGuardian and former principal, joined a CDW Education Webinar on “Achieving Better Student Outcomes with AI and Interactive Solutions” covered by EdTech Magazine. They discussed how to: ✅ Save teacher’s time ✅ Prompt student engagement ✅ Learn about & implement AI Listen to what the panel of education technology leaders shared in the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eNGpSBbf What are your thoughts on AI in the Classroom? Share your insights in the comments below! #AIineducation #K12 #personalizedlearning #edtech

This month, we're focusing on empowering educators and counselors with the tools they need to foster a safe and supportive online learning environment for students. In this blog post, we explore how to harness technology to support student mental health. We dive into strategies for using GoGuardian to: 💙 Identify students who may be struggling with mental health challenges 💙 Create a safe space for students to seek help 💙 Empower educators and counselors to intervene and support students This blog post is a valuable resource for teachers and admins in October and throughout the year. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eY3kgYFp #GoGuardian #MentalHealthAwareness #CyberSafety #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth

Welcome, John Buchanan! 👋 As our Chief Growth Officer, John will lead the marketing, sales, and revenue operations teams, ensuring a seamless experience for current and future GoGuardian customers. His passion for purpose-driven brands and personal connection to education make him a perfect fit for this role. “What this team does is so important. I look forward to leveraging my expertise and skills to help further grow the business, and partnering with educators to create effective, engaging, and safe learning experiences for students.” You can read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eaUgYV2h

Curious how GoGuardian helps create safer, more inclusive learning environment for students? Our Chief DEI Officer, Dionna Smith, is sharing valuable insights this back-to-school season about building edtech with purpose. Learn how #GoGuardian works tirelessly to: 🛡️ Protect students online while respecting their privacy 🌈 Create products that reflect the diversity of your student body 💡 Empower students to take ownership of their learning Discover the #GoGuardian solution for your needs: goguardian.com

"The challenge of running the company at this scale was very different from the challenge of running it when it was 10 times smaller, even 100 times smaller." Thank you to Entrepreneur Media and Amanda Breen for sharing our story on how founder Advait Shinde welcomed our new CEO Rich Preece to help GoGuardian thrive at its current scale and beyond. 🤝

Check this out! 🗞️ GoGuardian is a proud member of the EDSAFE AI Alliance and contributor to a new guide recently published by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Education Technology that informs product leads and their teams of innovators how to work toward safety, security, and trust while creating AI products and services for use in education. Our own Teddy Hartman is quoted on strategies for responsible design: “AI isn’t a monolith. When developers think about responsible design and use of AI tools in education, it’s important to consider the range of AI applications and align their risk mitigation strategies to the relative risk of each tool. One strategy is to keep humans in the loop—for example, involving educators at optimal moments that help minimize the risks and maximize the value of these new technologies.” — Teddy Hartman, Head of Privacy and Trust, Pear Deck Learning What considerations do you work through when implementing AI in the classroom? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

We've all been there: Mountains of papers to grade, a room full of curious minds, and the constant worry of what's happening on those screens. Second-grade teacher Shemeaka King, NBCT felt the struggle, too. 💥 But then, she discovered a game-changer. In our latest newsletter, Shemeaka shares how #GoGuardianTeacher transformed her classroom, letting her: 🎯 Effortlessly monitor student activity, keeping them focused on the task at hand. 🛡️ Confidently ensure they're on age-appropriate websites. 🙋 Seamlessly manage distractions, even during those unexpected sub days. Shemeaka's story is just the beginning! Head to our newsletter to learn more about her experience and the countless ways GoGuardian Teacher can revolutionize your classroom: https://lnkd.in/gfST835M #InternetSafetyMonth

Educators and admins know the importance of keeping students safe online — but with evolving technology comes the responsibility to protect their digital rights too. Is there a way to achieve both? Short answer: Absolutely. We crack the code on this balancing act with help from our safety and privacy expert, Teddy Hartman, in this blog post that explores strategies for: 💪 Empowering students to be responsible digital citizens 🔎 Setting up safeguards that don't spy on your students 🦸 Turning tech into a force for good in the classroom Ready to learn more? Discover how GoGuardian helps you create a safe and empowering online learning environment for all students: https://lnkd.in/eNFTKiHi #InternetSafetyMonth

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss a minute of the #ISTELive action! What sessions are you most excited about? Sound off in the comments! ⬇️ 📣