AI is changing how kids learn. But are schools ready?
Katie Boody Adorno is the founder and CEO of LeanLab Education. She's spent 13 years trying to close the opportunity gap in public education. In this episode, she and Matt break down how COVID widened learning disparities, why high-dosage tutoring works but doesn't scale, and how AI is now lowering that cost. They also get into what it takes to prepare kids for a world where AI handles most of the knowledge work.
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⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 The Genesis of Lean Lab Education
05:25 Innovative Approaches to Educational Challenges
09:08 The Impact of the Pandemic on Education
11:32 Funding and Sustainability in Education
12:58 The Role of Technology in Learning
18:12 The Importance of Human Connection in Education
20:12 Rethinking the Purpose of Education
25:30 The Future of Higher Education and AI
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