AI in Education: Real Classroom Examples, Strategy, and Leadership
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Rural Schools Are Beating Big Districts in AI. Here’s Why.
Think rural districts are "behind" on AI? Think again. Wyoming’s tech leader Steven Priest reveals how small schools are using high-trust, low-bureaucracy environments to lead the nation in AI adoption.
How One Teacher Used AI to Increase AP Pass Rates by 22%
Scott Kern, a veteran historian turned AP US History teacher at North Star Academy, didn't enter the AI space for efficiency alone. Instead, he sought to solve the "great sadness" of the profession: the inability to be everywhere at once for thirty unique learners. By developing custom feedback bots that mirror his instructional voice, Scott scaled his presence, resulting in a career-high pass rate on the AP exam.
How Teachers Are Using AI to Build Student Confidence
Ivanna Gutierrez joins the show to discuss the critical transition from being a consumer of technology to a creator, emphasizing AI literacy as a fundamental requirement for modern equity. Drawing on her experience in both IT consulting and the classroom, she shares how she guides students to use generative AI for problem-solving while maintaining the logical rigor needed for long-term success.
Schools Are Using AI Wrong. Here’s What Needs to Change.
Babak Mostaghimi joins Kinwise to discuss the "Three Horizons" of innovation and why K-12 leaders must prioritize pro-human AI over mere system efficiency.