{"podcast":{"title":"#PrincipalPLN","slug":"principalpln-171918","podcast_index_feed_id":171918,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/principalpln","website_url":"https://ppln.bepodcast.network","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p3QKIQijaeezrWkrkfq4f9t_tzeCwyIhNFPxJMzLLxU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxNTgwLzE3MDUw/NDE1NTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"BE Podcast Network","episode_count":193,"summary":"PrincipalPLN was started by Jessica Johnson, Spike Cook, and Theresa Stager in 2014. It features amazing guests talking about all things connected school leadership.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/principalpln-171918"},"episode":{"title":"The EdTech Startup Showcase: Trading the Classroom for a Startup","slug":"the-edtech-startup-showcase-trading-the-classroom-for-a-startup","published_at":"2026-03-02T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/principalpln-171918/the-edtech-startup-showcase-trading-the-classroom-for-a-startup","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/principalpln-171918","url":"https://ppln.bepodcast.network/episodes/the-edtech-startup-showcase-trading-the-classroom-for-a-startup","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/9827263f/7242882e.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the EdTech Startup Showcase , host Jeff Bradbury interviews Mike Cronley, co-founder and CEO of Class Composer and former third-grade teacher. Mike shares his journey from the classroom to entrepreneurship, sparked by a casual conversation with his school's music teacher about students being incorrectly placed together. This \"aha moment\" led him to develop Class Composer, a software solution that helps elementary schools create balanced, equitable classroom rosters. Over seven years, Mike transitioned from teaching while developing his idea as a side project to fully committing to his startup. The conversation explores the challenges of the traditional paper-based class placement process, the importance of listening to customers, and advice for educators considering entrepreneurship. Learn more about today's sponsors, Renaissance, Playworks and IXL: Learn more about Renaissance: As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. We believe that technology can unlock a more effective learning experience, ensure that students get the personalized teaching they need to thrive, and help educators and administrators to truly, fully, See Every Student. Learn more at renaissance.com . We’re proud to be sponsored by Playworks , a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with evidence-based practices that help schools improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play. If you’re a school or district leader struggling with the challenge of chronic absenteeism, as so many are across the U.S., you may not realize that…","meta_description":"In this episode of the EdTech Startup Showcase , host Jeff Bradbury interviews Mike Cronley, co-founder and CEO of Class Composer and former third-grade t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2010,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/principalpln-171918/episodes/the-edtech-startup-showcase-trading-the-classroom-for-a-startup/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/principalpln-171918/the-edtech-startup-showcase-trading-the-classroom-for-a-startup.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}