Picture two classrooms on the same Tuesday morning. In one, seventh graders are building small robots, testing their designs, and arguing happily about why one keeps tipping over. In another,…
Historically Black colleges and universities have long been one of the nation’s most effective engines for producing Black scientists, engineers, mathematicians and doctors. Yet as America competes for STEM talent…
What happens to America’s future when millions of children struggle to read, understand mathematics, and develop the skills needed to compete in an increasingly technology-driven world? This is more than…
The Future Is Hiring. Are We Ready? On October 9, 2026, I had the opportunity to attend the AI NEXTGEN America Conference and Futurist Awards in Baltimore, Maryland. As someone…