Innovation in Education with Dr. Vernon Smith – (Part 2)

Jan 31, 2025

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In Part 2, Dr. Vernon Smith returns to share practical insights on the future of education—from using AI responsibly to transforming foster youth outcomes through career and technical education.

The conversation ranges from the economic value of dual enrollment to the ethics of assessment in an AI-enhanced classroom. You’ll also hear powerful stories of lives changed when schools rethink tradition and prioritize access, flexibility, and mission over inertia.

Whether you’re a policymaker, educator, or parent, this episode offers a compelling vision for how American education can evolve with intention, impact, and heart.

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