Improving Academic Success with AI in Higher Education

Improving Academic Success with AI in Higher Education

AI-Powered Learning Platforms: Revolutionizing Higher Education As technology continues to advance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in reshaping the landscape of higher education. Universities and colleges are now required to not only adapt to a digital environment but also leverage the capabilities of AI to enhance student learning outcomes and administrative efficiency. … Read more

Banning cellphones doesn’t address the true issue – social media addiction

Banning cellphones doesn’t address the true issue – social media addiction

Courtesy: Ednovate Charter School Instagram recently introduced new policies to address the negative impact of addictive social media apps on teenagers. These policies include setting teen accounts to private by default, disabling notifications at night, and providing more parental supervision tools. While these changes are a step in the right direction, educators and parents understand … Read more

Summer 2024 Education Trends: Advancing Forward

Summer 2024 Education Trends: Advancing Forward

We begin this special “Stepping Up” edition by welcoming back our virtual co-host Nancy to discuss the AI revolution taking place in 2024. The episode delves into what “stepping up” means in this new era of agentic intelligence and transformative learning technologies. Host Mike Palmer reflects on recent discussions with guests such as Brian Rosenberg, … Read more

Orlando Sentinel to Cease Endorsing Candidates for President, Governor, and U.S. Senate

Orlando Sentinel to Cease Endorsing Candidates for President, Governor, and U.S. Senate

At the start of October, The Orlando Sentinel released an editorial stating a change in their endorsement policy for political races. The newspaper, owned by Alden Global Capital, announced that they will no longer endorse candidates for governor, Senate, or president, including the upcoming races this year. This decision, affecting both The Orlando Sentinel and … Read more

Empowering Students to Navigate Political and Media Bias During the 2024 Election

Empowering Students to Navigate Political and Media Bias During the 2024 Election

It can be challenging for the average American to navigate the vast amount of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. Imagine having to guide a classroom full of eighth graders through it. David Raymond and Eric Gimbi, both middle school teachers in Pennsylvania and members of the Bobblehead George geek squad, seem to thrive … Read more

Incorporating All Generations into Digital Transformation

Incorporating All Generations into Digital Transformation

Training A Multigenerational Workforce For Successful Digital Transformation A multigenerational workforce brings together a wealth of expertise. Experienced employees offer deep knowledge, while younger ones bring the newest tech expertise. Collaboration in a multigenerational workforce could drive innovation, agility, and smoother change management for digital transformation. However, a study of over 1,400 finance, professional services, … Read more

Comparing Dual Enrollment Programs in California to Other States

Comparing Dual Enrollment Programs in California to Other States

Dual enrollment can be a powerful strategy for addressing equity gaps in college enrollment and completion rates, but Black, Latino, and low-income students still struggle to access it, according to a national report released by the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University. The report, which followed students from 2015 through 2021, … Read more

Teaching Families Embracing Slow Travel Around the Globe alongside Rekha Magon

Teaching Families Embracing Slow Travel Around the Globe alongside Rekha Magon

Mike Palmer speaks with Rekha Magon, co-founder and head of education at Boundless Life, who joins from Bali to discuss her innovative approach to global education. We explore how Rekha’s background in mindfulness and her experience homeschooling her children led her to create a network of micro-schools across beautiful locations including Portugal, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, … Read more