What if your virtual program had a thought partner available 24/7? What if accreditation didn’t just check a box—but actually helped you grow? In this episode of Innovating Education, Dr. Riley Williams is joined by Dr. Christopher Harrington—a national leader in edtech and digital learning—to unpack two major innovations reshaping virtual education: ✅ Digital Learning WORKS – A nonprofit platform from EmpowerED Research Institute offering: A vetted marketplace of digital learning tools On-demand consulting, research, and PD Ask Eddie: a free AI chatbot trained on national standards and best pedagogical practices🔗 https://digitallearningworks.org ✅ AccredVEd – A new accreditation model for online programs: Built around the National Standards for Quality Online Learning Partnered with Cognia, WASC, and others for dual recognition Offers a free self-assessment tool for readiness🔗 https://accredved.org🔗 National Standards: https://nsqol.org🔗 VLLA background: https://virtuallearningalliance.org They cover: Why traditional accreditation leaves virtual programs behind How Eddie is helping leaders design PD and support teachers—at 4am if needed The promise (and limits) of AI in school systems How to move from compliance to quality in digital learning If your school is navigating virtual learning, AI integration, or quality assurance, this episode offers practical insights you can’t afford to miss!