Transforming Public Education: A Blueprint for Learner-Centered Change

By Alan Cheng, High School Superintendent, NYC Public Schools Having spent​​ two decades in New York City Public Schools, including six years leading 50 high schools in the Consortium, Internationals, NYC Outward Bound…

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Are Human Beings Necessary in the Life Cycle of Knowledge?

A few nights ago I spent 90 minutes online with the staff of an elite public school in Shenzhen, China. I gave an hour-long talk about generative AI and its uses in education…

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In the City by the Sea, a Civic Upswing is Underway

If you arrive in Newport, Rhode Island via the long bridges from the mainland that stretch across Narragansett Bay, you are immediately faced with a choice: Head south, and you’ll find the legendary…

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More Options, More Opportunities: How AI Can Support High-Quality Learning for All

By: Michael Ham and Beth Holland The current administration has prioritized expanding school choice, reflecting a growing demand for flexible learning options. At the same time, advances in AI—and the emergence of “AI-powered…

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Should Courses Be Broken Up into Learning Experiences? Smaller Grain Size Increases Flexibility and Transparency

In a recent design session with a partner, we debated the merits of the grain size of reporting and learning experience design. Most secondary schools (and higher education) across the United States report…

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New Resource from NCTE and the Library of Congress

As a project leader in a Teaching with Primary Sources grant that was sponsored by NCTE and the Library of Congress, I am pleased to re-post the following from a recent update: NCTE…

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Explore AI and Literacy in My 2025 Workshops

As 2025 begins, I look forward to a few upcoming PD events that are open to educators in specific regions as well as one online event. Rutgers Center for Literacy Development on Feb…

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Two Open Access Publications in 2024

2024 has nearly slipped by, yet it is worth noting two recent open access publications, one in which I served as a co-editor and co-author, and another in which I served as a…

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AI in College Writing

As the new semester begins, many faculty are again engaged in an ethical debate about the ways in which their students might use AI in their writing assignments, whether with explicit guidance and…

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Reflecting on the Many Opportunities to Share in 2023

This past year has allowed me many chances to share updates and ideas related to digital literacy learning, both in my academic writing as well as through regular presentations, workshops, and webinars. Yet,…

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