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NEXT@ Clever Keynote: Secure the future of learning NOW

Thursday, October 16 | 18:00 BST / 1 PM ET

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Schools today are facing an urgent reality: every lost login, manual password reset, or stalled app rollout chips away at valuable learning time, and leaves schools more vulnerable to cyber threats. At NEXT@ Clever 2025, you’ll hear directly from district leaders about how they’re tackling these challenges, plus see what’s new from Clever to help your team do the same.

At this keynote, you’ll hear how leaders are:

• Reducing IT tickets so teachers can focus on instruction, and students can focus on learning.
• Unlocking efficiencies with a unified digital identity that connects systems and data and allow for more automation.
• Building trust by defending every login with solutions designed for the realities of K–12.

This is your chance to learn what’s working in schools like yours. Walk away with ideas for how you can reclaim time, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most: students learning without barriers.

Passwords Must Go: The Future of Authentication in K-12

Tuesday, October 28 | 18:00 BST / 1 PM ET

Passwords, oftentimes basic or formulaic, have been the first line of default account defense in schools for decades—but for today’s district leaders, the real question is whether legacy password policies are still protecting identities or simply creating more risk.

Mark Racine, former CIO of Boston Public Schools, and Sriram Seshadri, Head of Security at Clever, join K12 SIX to examine which password practices are essential, which ones are slowing progress, and how to chart a realistic path toward a future of flexible yet secure authentication.

In this session, explore how to:

• Separate compliance “checkboxes” from risk-based password policies that actually reduce exposure.
  
• Apply NIST-aligned best practices with practical classroom management in mind—because managing passwords with young students isn’t always simple.
• Implement MFA and passphrase strategies that work in complex K-12 environments.
• Build a 3–5-year roadmap to build a future of flexible yet secure authentication.

Coming soon: The Front Lines of Secure Identity Management 

Managing digital identities is one of the toughest challenges K-12 IT teams face—manual provisioning, forgotten passwords, and rising cyber threats create daily hurdles. In this upcoming session, hear how other school IT leaders have streamlined account management, automated setup, and strengthened security.

Stay tuned—full details coming soon! Keep an eye on your inbox for your invite to join this session.

Solving the Digital Access Challenge for Short-Term Substitutes

Wednesday, October 22 | 18:00 BST / 1 PM ET

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Substitute teachers play a vital role, but giving them fast, secure classroom access has long been a challenge. This demo will highlight how districts are solving credential-sharing headaches and empowering teachers with Clever Substitute Access—keeping classrooms running smoothly without sacrificing security.

How Calgary Academy in Canada strengthened their IAM strategy with Clever

Thursday, October 30 | 18:00 BST / 1 PM ET

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Learn how this small IT team in Alberta transformed managing identities, data, and access – right from Clever. Tune in to explore:

• How they removed operational challenges with automated identity and password management
• Key learnings from piloting and implementing deviceless MFA
• Tips for larger school organizations on securing access

How one UK trust solved the login challenge with Clever

Tuesday, November 4 | 15:30 PM BST / 10:30 AM ET

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Join us to hear how Co-Op Academies Trust in northern England eliminated the login challenge for the youngest students with Clever. You’ll learn:

• Why they chose Clever Badges to support their password management strategy 
• The impact of Clever Badges on teaching and learning 
• How you can use Clever Badges as a deviceless 2nd factor for students

How this one Australian schools solved the login challenge with Clever

Wednesday, October 29 | 3pm Melbourne

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Join us to hear how St Thomas More transformed learning with secure, passwordless logins via Clever Badges. You’ll learn:

• How they boosted Chromebook and application usage
• The impact on teacher and student learning time
  
• How you can use Clever Badges as a deviceless 2nd factor to comply with Essential 8