In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Mason Pashia sits down with Keri Rodrigues, founder and president of the National Parents Union, to explore the power of parent voice in education. From school safety and special education to report cards, trust, AI readiness, and student data privacy, Keri shares why families must be treated as true partners in shaping better learning experiences. This conversation is a powerful reminder that meaningful school change starts by listening to the people closest to students.

Outline

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:32) Keri's Origin Story
• (07:26) What Parents Are Frustrated About
• (12:20) School-Parent Communication & Engagement
• (24:03) Report Cards, Outcomes & Transparency
• (31:26) Technology, Data Privacy & Duty of Care

Links

• Watch the full video here
• Read the full blog here
• LinkedIn
• National Parents Union