Outline (Panel Discussion – 60 Minutes)
This 60-minute panel discussion features four AI in Education leaders representing microschool, charter, public, and private school perspectives. The session will be conducted interview-style for the full hour, highlighting how each sector is integrating AI to empower teachers, increase access, and personalize learning.
0:00–0:05 – Welcome and Framing
Moderator introduces panelists and session goals. Quick audience poll via QR or show of hands: “Who is currently using AI in your teaching or school leadership?”
0:05–0:20 – Setting the Stage: The State of AI in Schools
Panelists share how AI is currently being used in their respective systems—what’s working, what’s misunderstood, and what’s next.
0:20–0:45 – The Future of Learning: Curiosity, Agency, and Access
Moderated conversation explores ethical integration, neurodivergent inclusion, student agency, and how educators can spark curiosity through AI-driven learning experiences. Audience Q&A is woven throughout.
0:45–1:00 – Reflection and Call to Action
Panelists share their best “next step” for schools beginning their AI journey. Moderator closes with audience reflections collected via Mentimeter or quick QR survey.
Attendees leave with cross-sector insights and actionable ideas for ethical, human-centered AI integration.
After this session, participants will be able to:
Identify how microschools are integrating AI across disciplines to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.
Evaluate strategies for using AI to personalize instruction and empower both neurodivergent and traditional learners.
Design classroom applications that transform AI from a tool for efficiency into a catalyst for student agency and authentic learning.
Apply principles from microschool innovation—such as agility, access, and teacher-created curriculum—to reimagine AI integration within public and private school contexts.
Supporting Research
Khan, S. (2023). Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing). Crown.
Horn, M. B. (2024). From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)Creating School for Every Child. Jossey-Bass.
Horn, M. B. (Host). The Future of Education Podcast. https://michaelbhorn.com/podcast/
McDonald, K. (Host). The LiberatED Podcast. https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/8t4n9-12461f/The-LiberatED-Podcast
Hernandez, T., Glawson, J., Rice-Booth, M. B., Wolverton, J., et al. (2025). Education Unleashed: People and Ideas Changing How We Teach, Learn, and Lead. EdUnleashed Press.
Wolverton, J. (2024). AI Driven Education Revolution. Log Cabin Schoolhouse Press.
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https://marsmicroschool.ai
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