You reliably educate us all on topics that everyone should understand, cold. But this coming set of education axis pieces may be topically among the most important. Already depressingly interesting -- am eagerly awaiting more. Thanks, Paul.
Interesting set of facts and observations. Certainly begs the question as to the composition, role and purpose of local School Boards and their administrative, oversight negotiating responsibilities. Do there exist potential or systemic conflicts, based on their composition and membership, which hinder their functioning as effective advocates for the students and their families?
As a follow-up, Big Picture-wise, what should we be expecting in the role and evolution of K-12 education as it transitions from a model constructed around the 3Rs to the world of AI?
In that context, what should be the role and responsibilities of Boards of Education in the scoping, framing and facilitating of such discussions? And, at a global level, what should we be expecting as the timetable for this conversation to get underway?
I'm still assessing that, but at the moment I'm very impressed with the AI -based educational tools developed by Sal Khan, founder of the free, online Khan Academy. Not surprisingly, he works outside the public education "blob". More on that in a future essay ...
You reliably educate us all on topics that everyone should understand, cold. But this coming set of education axis pieces may be topically among the most important. Already depressingly interesting -- am eagerly awaiting more. Thanks, Paul.
Interesting set of facts and observations. Certainly begs the question as to the composition, role and purpose of local School Boards and their administrative, oversight negotiating responsibilities. Do there exist potential or systemic conflicts, based on their composition and membership, which hinder their functioning as effective advocates for the students and their families?
Stay tuned! After this essay series on teachers unions, I'll have an essay series on school boards addressing those issues.
Good to know!
As a follow-up, Big Picture-wise, what should we be expecting in the role and evolution of K-12 education as it transitions from a model constructed around the 3Rs to the world of AI?
In that context, what should be the role and responsibilities of Boards of Education in the scoping, framing and facilitating of such discussions? And, at a global level, what should we be expecting as the timetable for this conversation to get underway?
I'm still assessing that, but at the moment I'm very impressed with the AI -based educational tools developed by Sal Khan, founder of the free, online Khan Academy. Not surprisingly, he works outside the public education "blob". More on that in a future essay ...