Leading Out Loud
Leading Out Loud
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Leading Out Loud with Dr. Chantell Manahan is where authentic voices, bold ideas, and real impact in education take the mic. Join Chantell, an education leader, consultant, and forever learner, as she sits down with educators, edtech innovators, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of schools. Each episode delivers real talk and practical insight with a touch of humor and humanity. Whether you’re a superintendent, specialist, or an edtech solutions provider, if you're passionate about learning, leading, and lifting others, you’re in the right place.
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The podcast extensively covers themes such as educational leadership, edtech advancements, and human-centered strategies in education. Examples of episodes include discussions on bridging the gap between districts and edtech companies, storytelling in cybersecurity, and leading with creativity amidst tradition. It focuses on practical insights and real-world applications within these themes.

Leading Out Loud with Dr. Chantell Manahan is where authentic voices, bold ideas, and real impact in education take the mic. Join Chantell, an education leader, consultant, and forever learner, as she sits down with educators, edtech innovators, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of schools. Each episode delivers real talk and practical insight with a touch of humor and humanity. Whether you’re a superintendent, specialist, or an edtech solutions provider, if you’re passionate about learning, leading, and lifting others, you’re in the right place.
In this episode of Leading Out Loud, I sit down with my brilliant friend Monica Watts, Senior Director of Community Programs at 1EdTech, to unpack the world of data standards in education.
If that sounds technical, don’t worry; we make it practical. Because this episode is about demystifying the acronyms and architecture and leaning into the strategy and soul of the way these standards impact the classroom.
We explore how interoperability and open standards like CASE, OneRoster, and LTI create the foundation for aligned instruction, scalable ecosystems, and better learning experiences for students. Monica brings her signature clarity and warmth as we talk about why this moment matters for districts, for teachers, and for learners.
Whether you're just beginning your interoperability journey or knee-deep in system integrations, this conversation bridges the tech and the human and will leave you rethinking what your systems are really built for.
In this episode, we cover:
Why interoperability is a people-first strategy
What the Google x CASE integration actually unlocks
How open standards power instructional alignment
Where to start if your district is ready to take the next step

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