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The AI GuysThe Education Elephant: A Blueprint for AI in a Slow-to-Change IndustryAre you struggling to implement AI in a traditionally slow-to-change industry? Ed Buckley and Marlee Strawn, co-founders of Scholar Education, a platform using AI to transform learning, reveal their strategy for winning over skeptical teachers by co-designing a solution that reduces workload and personalizes student support. Learn how they're tackling the complex "education elephant" and why their approach, which focuses on trust and value, provides a blueprint for successful AI adoption in highly regulated fields. Interested in A.I.? Check out our podcast A.I. Guys. Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify, Youtube (or others)
2025-09-0839 min
The AI Forecast: Data and AI in the Cloud EraRedefining Learning: The Future of K-12 Education and AI with Marlee StrawnIt’s official. AI has reached the classrooms, but not without pushback and hesitancy. Marlee Strawn, co-founder of Scholar Education, joins The AI Forecast to discuss. Marlee’s years of experience in education—both as a teacher and school administrator—ground her strong perspective that AI won’t replace teachers or make students “dumber.”
Tune in as Marlee and host Paul Muller delve into the significance of personalized learning through AI, the varying impacts across different education levels, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI deployment in classrooms.
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2025-07-0933 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 6/18/25 (Part 2): Featuring Special Guests Yesi Sevilla of Chalk and Ed Buckley & Marlee Strawn of Scholar EducationSend us a textFor this Week in EdTech Part 2, Alex Sarlin interviews two visionary founders tackling early education and classroom AI from the ground up—with a focus on teacher support, inclusive innovation, and practical AI implementation.[00:02:12] Yesi Sevilla, CEO of CHALK on why early education must start with supporting teachers[00:30:55] Ed Buckley and Marlee Strawn, Co-founders of Scholar Education on how AI-powered dog bots support students and teachers🎧 Missed Part 1? Go back to hear the latest edtech headlines from AI to college guidance gaps....
2025-06-2559 min
Snack LeadershipAI with Marlee Strawn Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that uses algorithms, data, and computational power to create machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. "Let your resilience be your signature" Marlee Strawn Marlee Strawn brings almost 2 decades in educational leadership, including founding and leading a trailblazing school with top ratings and national recognition. She is deeply committed to integrating innovative solutions in education for transformative outcomes such as developing and implementing an AI-powered platform and personalizing education for a diverse range of learning needs. Favorite snack is charcuter...
2025-03-0222 min
Live Bold & Boss UpFrom the Classroom to AI Innovation – with Marlee StrawnThis week Steph & Ash talk with Marlee Strawn. Marlee is a leader at the intersection of education and AI. With nearly two decades in education, Marlee began her career as a high school teacher and later became the founding principal of Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School. Now, as Co-Founder at Scholar Education, she leads the development of an AI-powered platform designed to help teachers create personalized learning for students. Marlee is also a 2024 EDSAFE AI Alliance Women in AI Fellow and recently delivered a TEDx Talk on how AI will impact the next generation of learners. Marlee gives...
2025-02-2844 min
EdTech Startup ShowcaseData is the Differentiator — AI to Support 504s and IEPs with Marlee StrawnIn this episode, we welcome back Scholar Education co-founder Marlee Strawn for a deep conversation about developing "good AI" that solves pressing challenges for educators. Marlee and Scott discuss:Going from teacher to administrator to founderStarting Scholar Education and building BaxterBotGenerating meaningful data insightsPutting real education expertise and context behind the dataAn AI tool with a purpose - supporting students with 504s and IEPsProviding actionable steps for parents to support their childWhat Marlee has learned in the first 18 months of entrepreneurshipAbout Scholar EducationScholar Education is an AI-powered classroom enhancement platform that offers a...
2025-01-2933 min
#PrincipalPLNEdTech Startup Showcase: Scholar Education co-founder Marlee Strawn on implementing and tracking accommodations with AIToday we’re excited to highlight a new company featured on the EdTech Startup Showcase, Scholar Education. In this conversation with Marlee Strawn, the company’s co-founder and Head of Education, you'll hear about:Vision and goals of Scholar EducationWho Scholar Education’s solutions are designed to support in schoolsThe challenges the company is solvingMarlee’s career in educationWhat educators are sharing about their experience with the toolHow Marlee got involved with AIAbout Scholar EducationScholar Education is an AI-powered classroom enhancement platform that offers a suite of AI tools designed to deliver a personali...
2024-10-0336 min
TLTalkRadioEdTech Startup Showcase: Scholar Education co-founder Marlee Strawn on implementing and tracking accommodations with AIToday we’re excited to highlight a new company featured on the EdTech Startup Showcase, Scholar Education. In this conversation with Marlee Strawn, the company’s co-founder and Head of Education, you'll hear about:Vision and goals of Scholar EducationWho Scholar Education’s solutions are designed to support in schoolsThe challenges the company is solvingMarlee’s career in educationWhat educators are sharing about their experience with the toolHow Marlee got involved with AIAbout Scholar EducationScholar Education is an AI-powered classroom enhancement platform that offers a suite of AI tools designed to deliver a personali...
2024-10-0236 min
EdTech Startup ShowcaseScholar Education co-founder Marlee Strawn on implementing and tracking accommodations with AIToday we’re excited to welcome a new company to the Showcase, Scholar Education, in this conversation with Marlee Strawn, the company’s co-founder and Head of Education.Hear about:Vision and goals of Scholar EducationWho Scholar Education’s solutions are designed to support in schoolsThe challenges the company is solvingMarlee’s career in educationWhat educators are sharing about their experience with the toolHow Marlee got involved with AIAbout Scholar EducationScholar Education is an AI-powered classroom enhancement platform that offers a suite of AI tools designed to deliver a persona...
2024-08-1436 min