There's nothing quite like being with your people. The energy is different in person. Ideas come faster, conversations go deeper, and the work feels urgent in a way that a Zoom grid simply cannot replicate. The past few weeks have reminded me of that in the best possible way. At SXSW-EDU in Austin, at least two-thirds of the conference was either AI-driven or AI-curious. The sessions, the hallways, the badge lines — especially the lines, which were suspiciously frequent — all

What Hath We Wrought? Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education rapidly, presenting both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. As schools in the Pittsburgh region participate in Remake Learning Days this May, educators and administrators face a critical question: How can AI be integrated into classrooms without fear or favor? This means avoiding two risky extremes of either banning AI outright or adopting it without scrutiny. Instead, school leaders must fo

Launching AI apps for education right now feels like trying to walk across a parking lot covered in black ice. Not the dramatic kind where everyone sees it coming. The sneaky kind. You step out with confidence, “I know what people need,” and the universe responds by gently removing friction from reality. Suddenly you’re doing accidental figure skating in front of your own assumptions. That’s the landscape. It’s changing fast, it’s slippery, and it punishes certainty. And yet

Education is evolving rapidly, and one of the most exciting developments is the emergence of customized learning tools. These tools are designed to tailor educational experiences to individual learners' needs, preferences, and pace. This personalized approach is transforming how students engage with content, making learning more effective and enjoyable. Understanding Customized Learning Tools and Their Impact Customized learning tools refer to educational technologies and pla