Professional Development

From Content to Capacity: Rethinking Education for the Brain Economy

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Since at least the 1960s, the connection between education…

Betsy HillRoger Stark Betsy Hill Roger Stark 16 Min Read

To Transform Learning, AI Must Start with District and Classroom Needs

By Brian Shaw Classrooms and school systems are as complex today as they have ever…

Brian Shaw Brian Shaw 16 Min Read

The New Foundations of Education: Cognitive Skills, Learning Capacity, and Wellbeing

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Education is entering a period of profound change. Artificial…

Betsy HillRoger Stark Betsy Hill Roger Stark 18 Min Read

When Brain Science Meets AI: What Executive Functioning Teaches Us About Learning with Technology

Recently, I presented at Ohio Wesleyan University about AI fluency and educational technology. The faculty…

Mike Kentz Mike Kentz 19 Min Read

Learn, Experiment, Innovate: An Interview with Amanda Bickerstaff, CEO of AI for Education

If you’re looking for PD services to help school administrators and teachers prepare students to…

Don’t Pull the Plug: Why America’s Commitment to Public Education Must Remain Strong

Commentary by John Harrington, CEO, Funds For Learning I. The Warning Signs Are Flashing The…

John Harrington John Harrington 10 Min Read

Angelo Biasi on AI Literacy, Human Intelligence and Innovation

In an era where AI is transforming industries and reshaping economies, Angelo Biasi stands at…

Kristina E. Greene Kristina E. Greene 9 Min Read

Learning at the Speed of Light: A Conversation with Michael Moe

The intersection of AI, Human Intelligence (HI), and Innovation is reshaping education, workforce development, and…

Angelo Biasi Angelo Biasi 10 Min Read

Best Practices for Supporting AI Professional Development in Education

For over thirty years, I have conducted professional development for educators. I have recently created…

Jerry Crisci Jerry Crisci 10 Min Read

Introducing the Generative AI Landscape in Education II: Use of Case Studies

In my previous article, I explored the emotional responses of faculty to the introduction of…

Meredith Dutra Meredith Dutra 12 Min Read
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Teaching at a Crossroads: How AI is Reshaping the Classroom

The introduction of artificial intelligence is changing education, prompting teachers to reevaluate…

Dan Jones Dan Jones

When K-12 Teachers Should Use Deep Research Over ChatGPT-4o

A detailed overview with examples One of the most significant developments in…

Tom Daccord Tom Daccord

Beware Artificial Teaching Assistants Bearing Gifts

What are the assumptions about learning embodied in the algorithms? When I…

Alden Blodget Alden Blodget

AI Agents and the Future of Digital Labor in K12

2025 has been dubbed the “Year of the AI Agent” by tech…

Graham Foreman Graham Foreman

Creating a Reliable AI Assistant: A Decade-Long Journey that Started in the Classroom

When Otus began, our aim was straightforward yet ambitious—to improve how educators,…

Chris Hull Chris Hull

A Comprehensive Network to Engage All Educators in Transformational Conversations

The Be Podcast Network was officially launched in 2022, but its origins…

Kristina E. Greene Kristina E. Greene

What’s Missing From Your School’s AI Adoption Plan? A Roadmap for School Leaders

  Section 1: Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the world…

Nick Potkalitsky Nick Potkalitsky

Gen AI Isn’t the Problem—The Lack of AI Guidance for Students Is

  Reports say AI hinders learning, but you can't separate tech from…

Tom Daccord Tom Daccord

The Value of Struggle: Preserving Meaningful Learning in an AI Age

This article was initially published as “Gen-AI x Gen-Z/Alpha” by Nick Potalitsky…

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Introducing the Generative AI Landscape in Education: A Values-Driven Approach

This article is the first in a series on techniques for integrating…

Meredith Dutra Meredith Dutra