DLDay Live Broadcast!
We celebrated the incredible work of educators everywhere during our inspiring broadcast. This year, we spread the love for students, teachers, librarians, and leaders who transformed learning through technology and innovation.
Special segments, guest hosts, and live insights shone a spotlight on districts like yours, sharing powerful stories about how technology made a real difference. Viewers walked away with ideas and strategies they could use to support their students, colleagues, and communities.
In addition, All4Ed CEO Dr. Amy Loyd shared exclusive insights from a groundbreaking education poll conducted on Election Night 2024.
Even though digital learning is an everyday effort, DLDay 2025 was an extra-special celebration of educators who poured their love into inspiring students and shaping the future.
During the broadcast, we dived into the topics that mattered most to educators, focusing on reimagining the learning experience to help prepare students for success.
Broadcast Topics
Student Voices: Sharing the Love of Learning
We flipped the script—gave students the mic to share their real experiences, challenges, and hopes for technology in schools. Facilitated by Dr. Adam Phyall and Dr. Amy Loyd, this conversation covered key topics like internet access, cell phone policies, AI in education, and the future of digital learning.
Students discussed the impact of the digital divide, the role of cell phones in classrooms, and the responsible use of AI, offering insights that educators and policymakers needed to hear. This wasn’t just a panel—it was an open, honest discussion about what worked, what didn’t, and what needed to change to make digital learning more equitable, engaging, and student-centered.
AI in Education: Revolution or Reckless?
AI changed everything—but did it make education better or just faster? Dr. Adam Phyall and Carl Hooker brought together AI and EdTech thought leaders Greg Bagby (Hamilton County Schools, TN) and Alana Winnick (Pocantico Hill Central School District, NY) to explore key questions about the future of AI in schools. The conversation focused on AI innovations, the balance between technology and the human touch, and whether AI would bridge or widen the digital divide.
This wasn’t just another AI hype session—it was a real discussion about what worked, what didn’t, and what must be done to make AI beneficial for both students and teachers. The panel tackled important issues like equity, access, and how AI can best support the learning experience.
Innovative Educators Are Leading the Charge
No DLDay celebration would be complete without highlighting educators who drive innovation in classrooms and libraries.
Shannon McClintock Miller hosted a discussion with teachers Alejandro Disgranados, Veronica Rodriguez, and Abby Teigland, exploring digital literacy, blended learning, and AI ethics.
Educators shared strategies for teaching healthy tech habits, integrating books and digital tools, and ensuring students use AI responsibly. Their insights reinforced the critical role of librarians and educators in shaping the digital future.
Your Hosts
Dr. Amy Loyd
CEO
All4Ed
Dr. Adam Phyall
Director of Professional Learning
All4Ed
Thomas Murray
Director of Innovation
All4Ed
Shannon McClintock Miller
Future Ready Librarian Spokesperson and District Teacher Librarian and Innovation Director
Carl Hooker
Future Ready Faculty
