My core beliefs that inform my philosophy on education can be summed up in four main points.

1.       The Power of the Human Mind. The human mind is the most powerful and important tool on Earth, and we must prioritize its development in combating all our existential threats, including war, pandemics, and climate change.

2.       Data = Solutions. Many of our world’s most captivating leaders thrive on tribalistic good-versus-evil beliefs. Education with an emphasis on data analysis and critical reasoning is our best tool against identity-based beliefs that cause much of human conflict. Additionally, while human minds may generate the best ideas for improving education, we must collect and analyze more data to evaluate these methods.

3.       Technology and Change. Technological innovation is accelerating and will have dramatic impacts on the way we live, the kinds of jobs we perform, and how we learn. However, the research on the impact of screens on student learning is appalling. We shouldn't be surprised since devices and research tools were not designed to optimize student learning. Moving into an era of intelligent devices that can see what we see, converse with us, and understand our intentions, we must align these technologies to improve student learning and well-being.

Additionally, our education system must not only use and teach emerging technologies but prepare students for a very different world than we live in today. In the future, education will be significantly more personalized, hybrid, and adaptive.

4.       Equitable Access to Technology: Emerging technologies can level the playing field but only if we provide equal access to the tools and training.