On this week’s show, Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director of the office of EdTech at the U.S. Department of Education sits down with Hayley Spira-Bauer to discuss how schools can leverage federal funds and integrate ed-tech with in-person learning.  They also discuss the important role that mental health plays for students and teachers alike, and Kristina shares how her own mental health journey led to a career in education.