Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director at the Kaplan Educational Foundation, delves into empowering first-generation students in the post-affirmative action landscape. Building social capital prepares students for professional success, equipping them with the skills to network, self-advocate, and connect with mentors. However, first-generation students must navigate several challenges ranging from cultural differences in education to the pandemic’s impact and remote learning. Today, Nolvia discusses building social capital for first-generation students.The Kaplan Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, helps high-potential, overlooked and underserved community college students complete their associate's degree, successfully transfer and go on to earn a four-year bachelor's degree at the nation's most highly-selective schools. Show NotesConnect With: Nolvia Delgado: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, discusses the role of AI in education, the challenges and concerns of AI-intelligent textbooks, and the benefits of AI in personalized learning experiences. He explores the importance of training teachers on AI technology and the potential for creating a mastery-based learning system.

Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, discusses AI and the future of textbooks, focusing on AI's impact on academic integrity. He explores the concept of asking textbook questions and getting instant answers, personalized tutoring, and challenges of AI integration. The importance of teaching students to use AI as a tool and improving AI's answers are also addressed.

Dr. Coral Hoh, Co-Founder and Clinical Linguist at Dysolve, delves into dyslexia and student support. Enhancing support for students with dyslexia involves rethinking evaluation methods and embracing AI's continuous assessment capabilities. Unlike traditional evaluations in schools, which are often labor-intensive, time-consuming, and serve only a fraction of students, AI offers ongoing, personalized evaluations without limitations. Today, Dr. Coral discusses how to help students with dyslexia. Show NotesConnect With: Coral Hoh: Website // LinkedIn2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Dr. Coral Hoh, Co-Founder and Clinical Linguist at Dysolve, delves into dyslexia and student support. Dyslexia is commonly perceived as an uncorrectable, lifelong condition that individuals simply need to cope with. Yet, the concept of neuroplasticity and brain reorganization challenge this notion as breakthrough interventions like Dysolve’s continue to enable students to overcome their processing difficulties. Today, Dr. Coral discusses dispelling dyslexia myths. Show NotesConnect With: Coral Hoh: Website // LinkedIn2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Dr. Babak Mostaghimi, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Student Support at Gwinnett County Public Schools, delves into the use of AI in public school education. In the age of AI, children’s interests range from creating video games to creating applications, and their education should support these interests. Likewise, parents must be involved in the process to ensure their children can explore those interests while also being exposed to new, potential interests. Today, Dr. Babak discusses future-ready learning. Show NotesConnect With: Babak Mostaghimi: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Dr. Babak Mostaghimi, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Student Support at Gwinnett County Public Schools, delves into the use of AI in public school education. Every profession will likely be impacted by AI, with many of us already using AI tools in our current jobs. To ensure students are future-ready for a world changing drastically due to technology, education must prepare students to work and thrive in an AI world. Today, Dr. Babak discusses AI in education. Show NotesConnect With: Babak Mostaghimi: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Families have more choices than ever about how to educate their kids, but few have had to make this decision for 12 children. Devoted mother Tamika Stith did just that. When she realized that conventional schooling wasn't meeting her children’s needs, she took the reins and transitioned to homeschooling. This was a courageous move—and not a common one among her peers. But today, her children are thriving as self-directed, empowered learners. I had the pleasure of meeting with Tamika and her family in person and experiencing their homeschool energy first-hand. It was inspiring, and our time together grew even more exciting when Tamika and I explored ways that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help her with lesson planning and other time-intensive homeschool tasks, while deepening her children’s engagement with their learning. Listen to our conversation now to hear: The biggest challenge Tamika faced when she decided to move her children from public schools to homeschooling [02:39];  How she measures her children’s progress. [05:46]; The advice she has for families who are ready to move away from traditional schooling [08:40]; Where she thinks homeschooling is headed in the future [11:20]; and How AI can help Tamika and her children [11:54].  Links and Resources  Learn more about 2hr Learning, an AI-powered program that helps schools provide personalized, mastery learning in as little as two hours per day.  Find more helpful resources on the Future of Education YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and subscribe!  Explore AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Dream Studio, and Runway that can help kids learn through creating games, stories, art, and other creative work.  Be part of something special Stay connected to the Future of Education community:  YouTube channel Facebook Instagram  X (formerly Twitter) If you enjoy the Future of Education podcast, would you leave us a short review on your favorite podcast platform? We love reading your feedback and ideas.    Podcast Credits Executive Producer and Host: MacKenzie Price Executive Producer: Lindsay Grubb, TillCo Media  Senior Producer: Amanda Avery Senior Editor: Alisa Jenkins, Springboard Marketing Video Production/Editing: Kevin Smith, Picturebox Productions Music Producer: Dyami Wilson 

Zain Punjwani, program director at Apollo School, discusses how to approach AI in education. They explore the benefits and potential dangers for children. They also provide ideas for experimenting with AI at different age levels and emphasize the importance of getting on the AI train early.

Kids are naturally inquisitive and ready to see everything with fresh eyes. But many traditional school settings sideline their innate curiosity in favor of teaching them how to follow norms and seek social approval. For most students, this stifles the innovative spirit and critical thinking we long for them to develop.  For this episode, Ana Lorena Fábrega joins me to talk about the challenges of conventional schooling. She has fresh ideas about alternative educational pathways and possibilities for a world where AI and other technologies help our children maintain fresh perspectives and a true love for learning.  Listen now to hear: The concept of “vuja de” – encountering something familiar, but seeing it with fresh eyes [05:20];  The value of encouraging kids to develop an attitude of skepticism [06:30]; How we can help kids develop a big-picture view that reveals patterns and relationships between things [09:19]; Why it’s important for kids to ask why [13:17]; and The power of asking children unconventional questions [15:12]. Don’t miss Today’s Takeaways!  Listen all the way to the end of the episode for three tips on how to inspire your children’s fresh thinking and love of learning.    Links and Resources  Check out Ana Lorena Fábrega’s website and sign up for her newsletter.  When you’re done, take a look at her YouTube channel and blog, and follow her on Instagram. Ana also has a new book available, The Learning Game: Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves, Embrace Challenge, and Love Learning Find more helpful resources on the Future of Education YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and subscribe!  Learn more about 2hr Learning, an AI-powered program that helps schools provide personalized, mastery learning in as little as two hours per day.  Explore Alpha, a unique school that uses adaptive software and motivational strategies to help students to learn in the style that works best for them. Learn more about GT School, an online program that helps gifted and talented kids supercharge their academics.  Be part of something special Stay connected to the Future of Education community:  YouTube channel Facebook Instagram  X (formerly Twitter) If you enjoy the Future of Education podcast, would you leave us a short review on your favorite podcast platform? We love reading your feedback and ideas.    About Ana Lorena Fábrega  Ana Lorena Fábrega is an edupreneur, writer, and chief evangelist at Synthesis. Growing up, she attended ten schools in seven different countries. She then earned her BS in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University and taught elementary school in New York, Boston, and Panama. Today, Ana Lorena writes online to over 200,000 readers about the promise of alternative education. Her first book, The Learning Game: Teaching Kids How To Think For Themselves, Embrace Challenge, and Love Learning comes out September 5, 2023. You can follow her on Twitter at @anafabrega11   Podcast Credits Executive Producer and Host: MacKenzie Price Executive Producer: Lindsay Grubb,TillCo Media  Senior Producer: Amanda Avery Senior Editor: Alisa Jenkins, Springboard Marketing Video Production/Editing: Kevin Smith, Picturebox Productions Music Producer: Dyami Wilson