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From Achievement First Founder to AI Innovator | Dacia Toll's Journey

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Apr 21, 2025
Dacia Toll, Co-CEO of Coursemojo and former leader at Achievement First, dives into her 26-year education journey. She highlights how AI can enhance teacher efficacy and boost student engagement in K12 education. Dacia emphasizes the importance of community in educational technology and shares insights on Coursemojo’s AI-powered assistant that supports teachers and students, particularly in English Language Arts. Listen in to discover the future of personalized learning and the role of technology in transforming assessments.
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ANECDOTE

Dacia's 26-Year Education Journey

  • Dacia Toll shared her 26-year journey in education, starting as a teacher and principal in New Haven.
  • She helped scale a school into a network of 41 schools and her own children attended those schools.
INSIGHT

Post-COVID Learning Challenges

  • Post-COVID, the span of student reading levels increased from five to seven grade levels, making differentiation harder.
  • At the same time, more talented educators have left classrooms while curriculum rigor has increased.
INSIGHT

AI Should Support, Not Replace

  • Effective edtech must align with educators' existing goals and high-quality instructional materials.
  • AI should strategically power teaching and learning strategies, not replace them.
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