TABLE10: From Guesswork to Clarity: Proving EdTech ROI with AI and Usage Data

In a world flooded with edtech tools, district leaders face an urgent question: What’s actually working and what’s just noise? In this solutions-focused chat, GoGuardian’s Director of Product Management, Manny Sevillano joins Dr. Karee McAndrew, Director of Technology for the Bayonne Board of Education, to explore how artificial intelligence, usage analytics, and actionable data insights are transforming how schools evaluate and optimize their tech investments. Together, they’ll unpack how new solutions empower districts to analyze tool adoption, licensing ROI, and data privacy compliance — all in one place. With constrained budgets, increased scrutiny, and rising expectations for digital learning efficacy, the ability to prove impact is no longer optional, it’s essential. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for shifting from gut-feeling decision-making to insight-driven edtech management and answering the hard questions: Are our tools being used? Are they delivering value? Are they aligned with our safety and privacy standards? Learn how forward-thinking districts are leveraging AI to make smarter purchasing decisions, eliminate underused tools, and surface high-impact applications. Whether you're navigating budget cuts, vendor overload, or data fatigue, this conversation will help you walk away with a smarter approach to proving — and improving — your district’s ROI on edtech.