October 20, 2025
How Dallas ISD is Changing Education with Data
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Welcome to Open Insights — the podcast where innovation meets practicality in K-12 education. Each episode dives into creative approaches to the challenges schools face today, spotlighting solutions that combine out-of-the-box thinking with real-world feasibility. We’ll explore how data-driven insights can guide innovation, helping schools and educators make informed, impactful decisions that truly transform learning. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or simply passionate about the future of education, we’re here to inspire new ideas and actionable change. Let’s innovate together!
James Stoffer
James Stoffer is the Chief Executive Officer at Abre where he focuses on leading company growth, operations, and talent strategies. He has spent his entire career in the education industry, most recently at DreamBox Learning, successfully leading sales, customer experience, and business operations. Prior to DreamBox he also held leadership positions at Hobsons and MasteryConnect.
Zach Vander Veen
Zach is a learner, educator, entrepreneur, husband, father, and generally well-rounded geek who finds the world endlessly fascinating. He co-founded Abre and currently serves as its Chief Innovation Officer. He’s worn most hats in K12 education, including history teacher, technology coach, administrator, and director of technology. He loves education and working with the learning community.
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