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We are excited to share a fun Halloween Monster project that parents can do with children to build their creative agency and help with AI exploration and reflection. #CreativeAgency #AIReflection #FamilyFunWithAI #DigitalLiteracy #ParentChildProjects

A quote that never ages. And more relevant than ever, amidst the AI “boomer” and “doomer” perspectives that fill our feed every day. It’s emotional, but my small cohort of three graduates are doing well and moving on. - After almost a year of relentless pursuit, one graduate landed a job in customer service. No AI required—only analytical and interpersonal skills, and the internal drive that was visible throughout the job search. - Our second graduate went back to college and is pursuing further education in creative writing and entertainment technology. - And our last one is building a social media presence, converting one of their hobbies into a potential business. Our children are already finding their way. #EducationMatters #FutureOfWork #MentorshipMatters

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What would you do if your child said they need to upload their id to a website? Let's explore.

Last week, Anthea Roberts, visiting professor at Harvard Law School and founder of Dragonfly Thinking, spoke at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She predicted that by 2050, every child would need just a few years of schooling in the three R’s - Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic. Along with a little bit of coding. Her vision is that students will be trained to become directors who orchestrate teams of AIs. Her vision is one of cognitive expansion and technical fluency. But it assumes a level of emotional readiness and civic trust that many families simply don’t feel right now. According to Pew’s latest survey, most Americans say they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to trust AI. Many fear that AI will erode core human capacities: thinking, problem solving, and relationship building. They are open to AI in data-heavy tasks and daily logistics but remain deeply uncomfortable with its use in personal domains such as religion, emotional support, and civic trust. The discomfort is showing up in classrooms, families and communities. When my child was in elementary school, hundreds of hand-painted tiles lined the school walls, each one honoring human values. Perseverance. Gratitude. Friendship. Curiosity. Forgiveness. Courage. These words, and their meanings were reinforced daily by teachers who took pride in raising the next generation. Children learn far more than the syllabus at school. They learn emotional clarity, social skills, trust, friendship, risk, reward, and countless other soft skills. Roberts acknowledges the tension. “Students will try to cognitively offload… but they will have the chance to cognitively expand.” She adds, “The duty of educators will be to work out how we do expansion rather than replacement. There isn’t a clear answer.” This raises a deeper question about the role of the teacher. Are they just facilitators? Civic mentors? or something else altogether? Do you agree with Roberts' vision? Link to the article in the comments. #Relationaltrust #AIandEducation

I’ve been thinking a lot about when kids should start using AI, and my view hasn’t changed much: the primary years should be full of play, movement, and hands-on exploration. These are the years when children need to build fine motor skills, learn how to work with real materials, and develop curiosity through direct experience. Still, I came across something that I think is worth sharing. Teach AI Literacy: A Guide for Teachers is a curriculum guide from Scotland that looks at how schools might introduce generative AI in a thoughtful, developmentally aware way. It’s aimed at upper primary and secondary teachers, but it has ideas that can get any educator thinking about what responsible AI use could look like. The guide is built around four big themes: children’s rights and ethics, AI literacy, critical thinking, and responsible use to support learning. I like that it puts ethics and learner voice at the center, not just tech skills. The authors emphasize that AI should never replace teachers and that students need human guidance to make sense of what these tools produce. If you’re a teacher or school leader, this resource can spark useful conversations. You might not adopt every idea, but it’s a good way to explore how AI could support learning while protecting what matters most: student growth, agency, and creativity. Link in the first comment

A cultural shift sparked by the book The Anxious Generation, which was a wake up call. Do you support phone bans in schools?

What happens when phones leave the classrooms? A study in India showed positive results - 17,000 kids, 3 years. Do you agree with phone bans in schools?