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About Us

Advisors Built for Education

We're not a technology company that pivoted to education. We're an advisory practice built specifically for K–12 district leaders who need practical help navigating AI — with people who understand their world.

Who We Are

The Lattice Meridian K–12 Practice

Lattice Meridian's K–12 AI advisory practice was built to address a specific gap: most districts are being approached by technology vendors — not independent advisors who can help them think clearly about AI before signing contracts or crafting policy.

Our team combines AI strategy expertise with genuine education sector experience. Our associates have direct, established relationships with superintendents, principals, and athletic directors across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and South Carolina — built over years of working in and alongside K–12 institutions.

We don't sell software. We don't receive referral fees from technology vendors. Our only product is clear thinking, practical deliverables, and guidance that holds up when your board or your state education agency asks questions.

Policy before products.
People before platforms.
Practical before theoretical.

Lattice Meridian's K–12 AI advisory practice is part of Lattice Meridian, a strategic advisory firm specializing in AI positioning and market entry for organizations across industries.

Service Regions

Ohio Mandate Active

Compliance deadline July 1, 2026. Active engagement portfolio.

Pennsylvania Framework Emerging

PDE AI endorsement standards in development. Governor's AI Literacy Toolkit launched March 2026.

West Virginia Legislation Pending

HB 5205 advancing toward a 2027 compliance requirement.

South Carolina Monitoring

No mandate yet. Forward-thinking districts building now.

Implementation Partners

When engagements require technical delivery, we work with trusted partners:

  • BigHub — AI/ML solutions
  • Principal Technologies — Custom AI systems
  • SyCa — Process automation
Get in Touch

Let's Have a Conversation

No sales pitch. No deck. We'll listen to where your district is, share what we're seeing in your state, and give you our honest read on where to start. We respond within one business day.

Email hello@k12.latticemeridian.co

We respond within one business day.

Schedule a Call Book a free 20-minute consultation

We'll review your situation and give you a clear starting point.

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Serving PA · OH · WV · SC (on-site and remote)

What to expect

  • Response within one business day
  • No pressure, no pitch deck
  • State-specific context from the first conversation
  • No engagement required to get started

Send Us a Message

Tell us a bit about your district and what you're working through. We'll respond with relevant context and suggest a next step.

We'll respond within one business day. Your information is never shared or sold.

Not ready to reach out yet?

Start with the free assessment.

Eight questions. Five minutes. You'll understand exactly where your district stands — before talking to anyone.

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