Educate AI

by Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath's recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation warning about the rapid expansion of EdTech and the explosion of student screen time should spark an important national conversation about learning, cognition, and the future of education. The evidence he presents is compelling and deeply concerning.

"I tell you, my man, this is the American Dream in action! We'd be fools not to ride this strange torpedo all the way out to the end." - Hunter S. Thompson By Charles Sosnik I used to enjoy LinkedIn. I've been active for years, and I always enjoyed the insights and thoughtful posts I found there.

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Since at least the 1960s, the connection between education and economic outcomes has been the subject of substantial research—both theoretical and empirical. Economists have long demonstrated that higher levels of education are associated with increased productivity, higher earnings and stronger economic growth. Measures such as years of schooling, graduation rates and degrees attained have served as key indicators of human capital and economic potential.

By Charles Sosnik Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes (Turn and face the strange) Ch-ch-changes Don’t want to be a richer man Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes (Turn and face the strange) Ch-ch-changes Just gonna have to be a different man Time may change me But I can’t trace time –David Bowie You think you know how technology is going to change education. You don’t. You think you know the dangers of technology. You don’t. You think you know the wonders of technology. You don’t.

By Brian Shaw Classrooms and school systems are as complex today as they have ever been. Increasingly, students arrive at different starting lines; state and local standards can change annually; the mix of digital tools and assessments continues to expand; and expectations are high for educators to deliver rigorous, relevant learning that builds future ready‑ skills.

By Katherine Prince Public schools stand as pillars in their communities – serving the needs of the young people who walk their hallways while also standing as beacons of hope for the families and caregivers and community members who have entrusted them to prepare the next generation. Unfortunately, confidence in U.S. institutions, including public education, is at an all-time low.

By LeiLani Cauthen For many educators, artificial intelligence is still understood primarily as a tool—something that assists lesson planning, generates assessments, or personalizes practice activities. While these uses have value, this framing fundamentally misses what AI is about to transform. The real impact of AI in education is not instructional support, but the reorganization of time, grouping, and instructional logistics at scale.

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Education is entering a period of profound change. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how information is accessed and work is performed. Student mental health challenges are rising. Teachers report unprecedented levels of stress and burnout. At the same time, classrooms remain filled with learners whose abilities vary widely — not just in what they know, but in how their brains process information.

By Charles Sosnik Some of our most wily business leaders are throwing around some fairly outlandish (and intentional) predictions about artificial intelligence. Chief among them may be the wily(est) man on the planet, our man Musk. In an interview with Business Today, Musk states that people won’t have to work at all in 10 to 15 years, or perhaps 20. Musk says that in less than 20 years, work will become optional, like a hobby, due to advancements in AI and robotics.

By Scott Virkler Hawkes Learning’s AI Tutor is a pedagogically designed, student-centered learning companion that meets students where they are on their learning journey. At the point of need, the AI Tutor provides learning support and tips in an encouraging way for the student in both English and Spanish. We are a small company and compete with large companies with seemingly endless resources. We had a very small team working on the creation of this product with a limited budget.