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“The American dream is really faded.  Back in the 1940s and 1950s, if you were a kid growing up in this country, you could pretty well expect that you were going to achieve the American dream as defined as upward mobility, rising up relative to where your parents were. And if you look at kidsContinue reading “Why Are New Pathways Essential?”

By: Russell Shilling, Ph.D. “GPT-4 provides an excellent example of the need to employ additional research and development The recent discussions about GPT-4 and related artificial intelligence technologies in recent months have been interesting, with some advocating bans in the classroom while others see opportunities to improve education. However, both positions rely primarily on opinionsContinue reading “Embracing the DARPA Model for EdTech Innovation: Charting the Course with GPT-4 and Beyond”

My foray into education began through storytelling. My first job in the field was as the Webmaster for an incredible K-12 independent school on Hawai’i Island. That led me to teach Digital Journalism, and eventually become the K12 Capstone Coordinator. I realized over that decade, that the most important skill to the website, the classroom,Continue reading “Human Connection in Deeper Learning”

By: Russell Cailey The future direction of education lies at a transition point. As we move deeper into the 21st century, the way we think about education – and the role that it plays in our lives – must change. The traditional approach to education has long centered around a set curriculum and standardized testing.Continue reading “From Classroom to Career: Mastering Real-World Competencies through Alternative Learning”

The month of April is a time to look for new ideas for spring and celebrate opportunities for learning and growing. In April we recognize National Poetry Month, which is an annual celebration of poetry in the United States established by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. The goal of this celebration is to raise awarenessContinue reading “9 Ways to Explore National Poetry Month”