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Rerouting Education: Why AI is the Waze of LearningWhen we have GPS for driving but still force students to navigate education with paper maps, we're making a choice about who succeeds and who gets lost. The Outdated Navigation System of Traditional Education Remember the days before GPS? The careful unfolding of paper maps that never seemed to fold

Navigating the Gap: Why AI Detection Fails K-12 Education and How Assessment Must EvolveThe release of sophisticated generative AI tools has sent shockwaves through K-12 education, prompting a reactive rush to adopt detection software. This report examines why AI detection is fundamentally flawed and proposes a transformative path forward for assessment in the age of AI.

AI in Education: A Tale of Two FuturesThis compelling NPR article crossed my desk today about AI's potential impact on economic inequality. This is the kind of stuff that keeps me up at night knowing what I know now.

Future Ready Isn't Optional: Why We Can't Afford to Wait on AI in EducationRecently, a friend of mine was telling me about her son, a recent high school graduate headed to college this fall. When she sat down and asked him how he felt about starting school, she said he looked her straight in the eye and said: "Honestly… I’m not sure.

Disparities in AI Integration Between High- and Low-Poverty Districts: A Texas Case StudyArtificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly making its way into K–12 classrooms, especially with the advent of generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Schools are beginning to explore how AI can support teaching and learning – from helping teachers plan lessons to assisting with administrative tasks (Enhancin

The End of Average? It's Time for Personalized Learning for EVERY StudentThink about the last time you tried to learn something new—maybe a language, coding, or even a new skill at work. Did you learn at the exact same pace as everyone else? Did you need the same explanations, the same examples, or the same amount of practice? Of course not.

Accessible Futures: The Promise and Possibilities of AI in Special Education (Part 1)From the moment I began exploring artificial intelligence in education, I knew this was exactly what we needed - especially for our students who need specialized support. This isn't just another tech trend; this is the game-changer we've been waiting for in special education.

AI and English Learners: The Tools We Have, The Responsibility We BearAs AI eliminates language barriers in our classrooms, choosing not to use these tools means choosing which students we leave behind In my previous article about AI's potential for special education, I shared how my first experience with generative AI and ChatGPT revealed its incredible potential to

This Could NOT Have Been an Email: Rethinking PD with AIThis Could NOT Have Been an Email: Rethinking PD with AI We’ve all been there—sitting through a professional development session that should have just been an email. The irony? We ask teachers to design engaging, student-centered lessons that differentiate for diverse needs, spark curiosity, and max

Why We Need to ADAPT: A New Framework for AI in EducationI was having a conversation with some colleagues recently about a troubling pattern we were starting to notice. Many teachers taking their first steps with AI were using it primarily for low-level substitution or augmentation of traditional activities - essentially, having AI generate slightly bette

What the Jetsons Got Right About EducationWhile preparing for an upcoming session I'm presenting at TCEA, "The Jetsons Go to School," I came across a fascinating article from the Smithsonian archives: "The Jetsons Get Schooled: Robot Teachers in the 21st Century Classroom." I highly recommend reading it; there are some truly fascinating con

How I Use AI as an Always On Personal Assistant & Calendar ManagerI did some long-range, backward-design planning for my upcoming events and presentations/conferences yesterday, and thought this might be something others might want to try out. (I know most of my network are pretty knowledgable about this stuff already, but there are definitely others who might ben

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