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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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The Voice of School Business

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#California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO #Podcasting Education #K-14 #School Of Business #CASBO #California #Public Education #Budget #Policy

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A Conversation with Mike Fine, CEO of FCMAT 1:12:30

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Mike Fine, CEO of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team’s (FCMAT), joins CASBO President Tina Douglas and President Elect Eric Dill for an informative discussion on fiscal responsibility in school business. Fine joined FCMAT in 2015 as the agency’s chief administrative officer and became chief executive officer in, 2017. Previously, he served as interim superintendent and deputy superintendent of business services and governmental relations at the Riverside Unified School District, the assistant superintendent at Newport-Mesa USD and as a financial administrator in accounting and indirect budgets at Hughes Aircraft Company and General Dynamics Corporation. Holding degrees in accounting and public administration from Cal Poly Pomona and California Baptist University, he has a long history in governmental relations and working closely with policymakers in Sacramento on behalf of California’s K-12 students. Established in 1991 through the passage of AB 1200, FCMAT's primary mission is to help California’s local TK-14 educational agencies identify, prevent and resolve financial, operational and data management challenges by providing management assistance and professional learning opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.fcmat.org/.…

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2023-24 May Revise 23:08

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CASBO's Legislative Committee Chair and Governmental Relations team discuss CASBO's analysis and response to the Governor's May Revision in this episode. Listen to our budget priorities and advocacy efforts as we make sure our voices are heard when the Legislature and Administration work toward the final state budget act. Guests: Darrin Watters , Deputy Superintendent/Business Services, Hemet Unified, CASBO Legislative Committee Chair Elizabeth Esquivel , Assistant Executive Director, Governmental Relations, CASBO Mishaal Gil , Director, Policy & Advocacy, CASBO…

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CASBO's Legislative Advocacy 44:00

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Now that the Governor's 2023-24 budget proposal has been released and is in the hands of the legislature, CASBO members and advocates are hard at work analyzing bills and making our voices heard. Learn about our budget priorities, how we shape legislation, and how you can get involved with legislative advocacy on behalf of your school district. Guests: Elizabeth Esquivel , Assistant Executive Director, Governmental Relations, CASBO Mishaal Gil , Director, Policy & Advocacy, CASBO Gary Stine , Executive Director of Support Services, Orange County Department of Education, and Chair, CASBO Legislative Committee…

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Fiscal Outlook for Schools 44:16

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What is on the horizon for next year's budget, and what options does the state have to address a drop in revenue? The Legislative Analyst for K-12 Education discusses the recent report on the fiscal outlook for schools and its recommendations to the Legislature for school funding. Guest Edgar Cabral, Deputy Legislative Analyst, K-12 Education, California Legislative Analyst's Office :…

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Preparing for the Next Job 1:11:13

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With so much turnover in school business in the last two years, there have never been more opportunities to promote into a new position. Our guests give their advice on fine-tuning your resume, preparing for interviews, and taking advantage of CASBO training so you will be ready for that next job and stand out in the hiring process. Guests: Aaron Heinz, Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services, Colusa County Office of Education Matt Phillips, CPA, Director of Management Consulting Services, School Services of California Tracy Petrillo, Ed.D., CAE – Chief Learning Officer, CASBO Additional Resources: Leadership & How to Get a Promotion - Presentation…

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2022-23 May Revise 32:10

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When Governor Newsom released his proposed budget in January, many K-12 funding issues were pushed off, including the final Local Control Funding Formula cost-of-living adjustment, addressing the Gann Limit, and dealing with a staggering drop in average daily attendance. In this episode, we'll discuss the newly released May revise with members of CASBO's Governmental Relations team and compare the Governor's new proposals against the Legislature's priorities as we outline the road to state budget adoption next month. Guests: Elizabeth Esquivel, Senior Director, Policy & Governance, CASBO Gary Stine, Executive Director of Support Services, Orange County Department of Education, and Chair, CASBO Legislative Committee…

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2022-23 Governor's January Budget Proposal 1:03:31

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The Governor has released his initial budget proposal for 2022-23. We discuss his key proposals, the historic levels of funding, other pending legislation, and how this may impact school district budgets. Guests: Tatia Davenport, Chief Executive Officer, CASBO Sara Bachez, Chief Governmental Relations Officer, CASBO Additional Resources CASBO NewsBreak 2022-04 – Governor Newsom Releases the 2022-23 State Budget Proposal…

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Declining Enrollment: Brace for Impact 1:06:22

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Statewide declining enrollment became worse during the pandemic, and districts have not yet rebounded to their pre-COVID levels. Districts will return to funding based on actual attendance next school year if Gov. Newsom and the Legislature do not act to prevent a fiscal cliff. In this episode, our guests will provide advice on planning for different funding scenarios and offer suggestions on how the state can solve this problem. Guests: Candi Clark, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent of Business Services, Alameda County Office of Education Jennifer Stahlheber, Chief Financial Officer, San Juan Unified School District Tony Wold, Ed.D., Former Associate Superintendent of Business Services, West Contra Costa Unified School District…

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Be Prepared 1:05:16

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If we've learned anything in the last two years, it's that the unexpected will happen. While our attention has been devoted to dealing with the crisis caused by the pandemic, other emergencies continue to affect our schools. In this episode, our guests will talk about handling multiple emergencies, lessons learned from recent disasters, and how planning can help with your local education agency's financial recovery. Guests: Joe Anderson, Emergency Services Manager, California Department of Education Judy Miller, Director, Risk Management & Environmental Safety, Perris Union HSD; and Chair, CASBO Risk Management Professional Council Erin Tarkhanian, Loss Prevention Coordinator, Redwood Empire Schools' Insurance Group; and Chair, CASBO Sacramento Section Risk Management Professional Council Jake Wolf, Staff Services Manager, Emergency Services Team, California Department of Education…

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Purchasing Power 52:32

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Purchasing departments across the state are dealing with supply shortages, price increases, and contracting new services to deal with the pandemic in addition to meeting the usual needs of schools in a year that was supposed to open more normally--but didn't. We talk to three experts on how they are addressing these problems and what advice they have for districts to overcome these challenges. Guests: Leeann Errotabere, Former CASBO President, Director of Purchasing - Clovis Unified School District Sharon Clay, Director, Purchasing, Warehouse & Duplicating Services - Cajon Valley Tony Crapo, Director of Purchasing & Support Services - Sequoia Union High School District…

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New Podcast Series: Budgeting for Educational Equity 1:18

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How can dedicated teams of leaders, school business officials, educators, and entire school communities allocate resources to better meet the needs of all students? That’s the story we’re sharing in this new limited series presented by CASBO and WestEd. In each episode, our host Jason Willis welcomes education leaders and practitioners to discuss funding, educational improvements, and advancing resource equity across all levels of California’s public education system. We’ll explore their motivations, the tools they’re using, and what’s working, and what they’ve learned. Join us to tap into the experiences of guest experts and colleagues who are doing the work every day of ensuring a more equitable allocation of resources. It’s valuable insight you won’t want to miss! Visit the CASBO website to listen and subscribe.…

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Rethinking Special Education Funding 51:32

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The way California provides funding for students with disabilities has not changed in decades and is the largest remaining categorical program in the state. WestEd has been researching alternatives that could provide more efficiency in how existing resources are distributed to school districts along with better accountability to enhance services and improve outcomes for students. The WestEd study on special education finance has been released. We talk to one of the study authors on their findings and recommendations to rethink the state's funding model and align it with other current accountability systems. Guest: Jason Willis, Director, Resource Planning, WestEd…

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Food for Thought 1:02:09

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While most of California has moved "Beyond the Blueprint," it is anything but business as usual for schools. This summer, we will highlight the challenges in different areas of school business as we prepare for full reopening this fall. In Nutrition Services, in-person service will continue under the current USDA waivers. We talk to three CASBO members about what this will mean for their programs, what logistics issues they are dealing with, and the big news from Sacramento this week on the deal reached to continue no-cost meals for all students next year. Guests: Jennifer Marrone, Food & Nutrition Services Business Manager, San Diego Unified School District, CASBO State Director Ralph Peschek, Chief Business Officer, William S. Hart Union High School District, CASBO Legislative Committee Member Dominic Machi, Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Mt. Diablo Unified School District, CASBO State Nutrition Services Professional Council Chair…

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May Revise 55:46

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Following a week of good news for education, the governor released the May Revision to his 2021-22 budget proposal. CASBO's advocates, Sara Bachez and Elizabeth Esquivel discuss the highlights in the budget and the outlook for increased funding and programs. Guests: Sara Bachez, CASBO Chief Governmental Relations Officer Elizabeth Esquivel, CASBO Senior Director of Policy & Governance…

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Unemployment Blues 51:42

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