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Artificial intelligence is transforming education faster than most schools can adapt.
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, educators are faced with an important question:
What skills will students need to thrive in a world where information, answers, and expertise are more accessible than ever before?
In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Ilana Nankin sits down with her husband, longtime collaborator, and early-stage investor Danh Trang at South Park Commons to explore the future of education in an AI-powered world. Together, they examine both the promise and the challenges of emerging technologies and what they mean for students, teachers, and schools.
From personalized learning and critical thinking to creativity, resilience, communication, and purpose, this conversation highlights why human skills may become even more valuable as technology continues to evolve.
Rather than asking whether AI belongs in education, Ilana and Danh explore how educators can thoughtfully integrate these tools while continuing to cultivate the uniquely human qualities that help students thrive.
Here are some of the best moments from the episode:
- Rethinking the Future of Work & Education
- Meeting at 14: Our Origin Story
- Is Modern Education Keeping Up with AI?
- Core Human Skills vs. Cognitive Automation
- The Story of the AI Walkie-Talkie
- Holding Two Truths: AI Safety vs. Great Potential
- Teacher Burnout & Saving 6 Hours a Week with AI
- The Gap: Student AI Use vs. Explicit Teacher Guidance
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