While adults debate how to handle AI in education, students are already using it every day. Thought leaders like Jonathan Haidt have rightly sounded the alarm on smartphones in the classroom, but a far more profound shift is underway: the impact of artificial intelligence on K-12 students’ impressionable minds. Moving from screen distraction to automated thought isn’t just an upgrade in technology—it’s a fundamental shift in how young people learn. Here are some critical implications for K-12...

Can you love what you don’t know? It’s been fun to watch the World Cup Soccer visitors embrace so much of what makes the U.S. a unique and special place. Sometimes it takes an outsider’s perspective to point out what’s often taken for granted by those fortunate to live in America. Is patriotism contagious? As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we hope you will take some time this July 4th to start meaningful conversations with your family about the values, responsibilities, and...

There has been a lot of interest in our most recent newsletter, The Opportunity Costs of Accreditation. There also seems to be curiosity around AI. Looking ahead, the quality of what AI can produce will only increase, and as costs decrease, access will grow. The big question that every parent and school should start to contemplate is, “What do we do to ensure it’s a ‘good AI’ for our kids? This summer might be a good time to learn more about AI and its potential impact on K-12 independent...