SchoolsFirst FCU signs on as presenting sponsor of ‘Future Pathways: Superintendents unplugged’ podcast

SANTA ANA, CA (October 25, 2023) — SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, today announced that it will become the presenting sponsor of the “Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged” podcast beginning with the launch of the second season of the program. Produced by Cloudcast Media, Classroom of the Future Foundation, and the Center for Educational Innovation, “Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged” provides San Diego County school superintendents a platform to unplug and share their visions, their work, their stories, and their hopes. The program is co-hosted by Drew Schlosberg and Tom Davis.

The first season of “Future Pathways: Superintendents Unplugged” featured 18 one-on-one interviews with San Diego County superintendents, who shared stories related to leadership, innovation, student engagement, academic testing, bilingual education, and many other topics. The second season will launch on November 1, 2023, with Mark Stevens, Superintendent of Borrego Springs Unified School District, as the first guest.

“We partnered with ‘Superintendents Unplugged’ based on the wealth of knowledge and insightful content it delivers to leaders in education,” said Josh Smith, vice president, school and community relations, at SchoolsFirst FCU. “Superintendents are in a key position to influence all our communities by educating and building future citizens, and this podcast helps them share their vision, programs and philosophies in ways that are accessible to multiple audiences.”

About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the fifth largest credit union in the country and has been recognized by Forbes as the number one credit union in California for five consecutive years. Serving school employees and their families, the organization is dedicated to delivering World-Class Personal Service and improving the financial lives of its Members. Today they serve more than 1.3 million Members with a full range of financial products and services. SchoolsFirst FCU was founded in 1934, when 126 school employees pooled $1,200 and established a Member-owned cooperative to help improve each other's lives. In 2024, the Credit Union reported more than $30 billion in assets and remains the largest credit union in California. For more information about SchoolsFirst FCU, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org. Insured by NCUA.

About Cloudcast Media

Cloudcast Media, a national leader in local podcasting with a passion for the world of education, is the developer of various PODucation™ audio-curriculum programs and other education-centric podcast platforms, including SchoolCAST, a program to power up the voices of middle school and high school students. Since its launch in 2019, Cloudcast Media has developed the over 50 community-focused podcasts with local programming developed in San Diego, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

About the Center for Educational Innovation

For 32 years, the Center for Education’s (CEI) core belief has been that every child deserves a high-quality education. With a focus on equity and innovation, CEI has worked directly with school leaders, teachers, students and families to create high-performing schools in under-resourced communities to help children succeed.

About the Classroom of the Future Foundation

Since 1997, the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) has united business, community, and educational leaders to create innovative learning environments in San Diego County public schools. CFF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, works to advance its mission by ensuring that San Diego students are prepared to thrive in a competitive global society.

CFF is an extension of the San Diego County Office of Education and is known for being the convener of business, community, and educational leaders around innovation in education in our region. Moreover, CFF is a catalyst and champion for the creation of learning programs that apply proven business and technology-based practices in the school setting. CFF is also a trusted resource for school districts, and a thought leader on innovation in the classroom.

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