Future of Education Podcast S2E253: Live Audience Q+A With Stanford’s Dean Dan Schwartz (Part 2)
Aug 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dan Schwartz, Dean of Stanford’s Graduate School of Education, tackles pressing questions from parents about AI's role in education. He emphasizes the necessity for adaptability in teaching and the importance of fostering critical thinking skills amidst misinformation. Concerns about AI impacting writing skills and academic integrity are discussed, alongside a unique program promoting civil discourse. The conversation also delves into the future of education, exploring the evolving role of teachers and the implications of AI on higher education costs and social equity.
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Slow Innovation In Higher Education
- Higher ed resists change because tenured faculty are comfortable and influential.
- Adoption is already rising: 60% students use AI versus 30% faculty.
Adaptability Is The Core Skill
- Adaptability, not static skill, will matter most in an AI world.
- Teach students to spot new patterns and intentionally adapt to changing situations.
Protect Data While Enabling Research
- Strengthen laws to prevent misuse or sale of student data while preserving privacy.
- Create trusted data-sharing models so researchers can access data for public-good discoveries.