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5. Centering Student Success with AI in Schools: A District Leader’s Perspective with Dr. Casey Bardin

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2026-01-19·21:55

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In this episode of The Leading and Learning Podcast: Driving real impact with AI in schools starts with student outcomes and a clear, sustainable vision, not chasing the newest tools. In this episode, Dr. Casey Bardin, Director of Pupil Services at North Colonie Central Schools, shares how district leaders can implement AI in K–12 education in ways that meaningfully support teaching, learning, and student success.

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Driving real impact with AI in schools starts with student outcomes and a clear, sustainable vision, not chasing the newest tools. In this episode, Dr. Casey Bardin, Director of Pupil Services at North Colonie Central Schools, shares how district leaders can implement AI in K–12 education in ways that meaningfully support teaching, learning, and student success. Casey shares how his district moved from early curiosity about AI to a responsible, goal-aligned strategy rooted in academic…