Scaling effective educational interventions remains a major policy challenge. Programs that succeed at a small scale often lose impact when expanded—a phenomenon researchers call the "voltage effect." This is especially true for interventions that depend on intensive human interactions such as counseling, coaching or mentoring, where cost and availability of skilled personnel … [Read more...] about From human counselors to AI agents: What We Learned From Scaling Career Guidance in Chile
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3 Steps to Defining Vision for AI in Education
In this post, Kellie C. Ady, Executive Director of Education Strategy & Learning Innovation atPowerSchool, shares a practical three-step approach to help education leaders define a clear vision for AI in learning. As AI becomes increasingly present in classrooms, her insights offer a timely guide for ensuring alignment, purpose, and impact across all levels of an … [Read more...] about 3 Steps to Defining Vision for AI in Education
Exploring AI Ethics in Education: A Conversation with Peter Singer’s chatbot
In an innovative experiment, we interacted with Peter Singer's chatbot, one of the most influential philosophers in the utilitarian school of thought, to explore the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Peter Singer is a central figure in our time, especially when considering the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society. His relevance … [Read more...] about Exploring AI Ethics in Education: A Conversation with Peter Singer’s chatbot
How to Keep Teachers in Challenging Schools? Evidence from São Paulo Shows Money Works
Teacher turnover hits hardest in schools that can least afford it. In São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, schools serving disadvantaged communities have historically struggled to retain experienced teachers, creating a revolving door that disrupts student learning. But new research shows that targeted financial incentives can dramatically change this pattern. The Challenge: … [Read more...] about How to Keep Teachers in Challenging Schools? Evidence from São Paulo Shows Money Works
Transforming Education in Jamaica with Data, Digital Platforms and Financial Management Systems: A Fun Approach to Serious Change
Elena Arias Ortiz, Justin Dayhoff, Cynthia Hobbs When was the last time you associated “fun” with funding? It might sound unusual but making education finance engaging is a pressing challenge. How do we spark interest in a seemingly tedious administrative task? School leaders today have widely varied responsibilities. They are instructional guides, and … [Read more...] about Transforming Education in Jamaica with Data, Digital Platforms and Financial Management Systems: A Fun Approach to Serious Change