This video is from SIIA Ed Tech Industry Summit 2008 in San Francisco.

Thanks to Berkery Noyes for underwriting the filming of this conference so people who couldn’t make it in person can watch online.

Dr. Michael Casserly, Council of Great City Schools, shares his views on the role of federal programs, innovation and education technology in the nation’s large school districts. He addresses the major questions that face the great city school as they implement their vision of reform and improvement.

What are the challenges when they design or adopt innovative practices? What is the impact of the key education policies and legislation? What innovative products or services do the schools need today? How can education technology companies better address the needs of urban educators and students?