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How to use AI as a tutor, boosting the brain
I’ve recently been connecting with some wonderful people in the education and ed-tech community online.
In one conversation, my new connection Eric Hoffman expressed concern about playbooks for students in using AI. Neither of us had seen any, but I promised to look for them to see just how educational they might be.
Rather than a playbook, I found an amazing prompt - turning AI into a tutor. Wow.
Schools Don’t Just Buy Software. They Buy Trust.
The best product doesn’t always win. In fact, in K–12, it often doesn’t. You can have the cleanest UI, the sharpest onboarding flow, and the most impressive AI feature set in your category AND still get dropped in procurement. Not because of price. Not because of a competitor’s edge. But because the District couldn’t say yes with confidence. They couldn’t explain your AI use to their superintendent. They couldn’t get your DPA past legal in under six weeks. They couldn’t bet their district’s reputation on a product that might be compliant. And so, they passed. Not because they didn’t like you but because you didn’t feel safe enough to approve. In K–12, Trust Isn’t the Last Thing. It’s the First.
Caught in the Middle: How AI Is Forcing K–12 EdTech Vendors to Scramble
AI is no longer optional for K–12 EdTech vendors. Whether it’s to meet investor expectations, compete in crowded product categories, or add meaningful personalization, AI features are fast becoming table stakes.
June 2025 Brand Brief – AI in EdTech: Building Trust, Not Just Tools
This month, we look at how EdTech brands are navigating the complex trust landscape of AI in K–12. From new Department of Education guidance on shared accountability, to school district concerns about equity, reliability, and privacy, the stakes for brand clarity have never been higher. As AI tools become more common in the classroom, branding has a critical role in turning innovation into confidence—for parents, superintendents, and school boards alike.
Your AI Feature Isn’t the Problem. The Trust Gap Is.
AI is everywhere in EdTech—automated feedback, adaptive learning paths, grading support, and content generation. If you’re building smart, AI-powered tools for K–12, you’re in the right race. But many vendors hit the same wall: enthusiastic interest from district leaders, then a long stall… or silence. The reason? Your product is technically impressive, but governance blind.
AI use in US workplaces has doubled in two years (so has trouble)
We talk a lot about using AI as an organization and as consultants to business, education and non-profits. And we always do so from a ‘responsible’ use perspective. In reading and exploring Ai use (and abuse) just this week, there have been some incredibly important reasons why policies and playbooks (guidelines and guardrails) / AKA governance is more important than ever.
Because trouble is out there - and it has nothing to do with AI, but about human behavior.
FERPA, COPPA, and Beyond… Bridging the EdTech-Education Compliance Gap
I’ve been speaking a lot over the last month, with a focus on governance and helping organizations prepare for a future with AI.
One recent event - the AI for Good conference - underscored how much software and security measures have added significant expenses to schools’, districts’, colleges’ and universities’ budgets alike.
But are they aligned properly for maximum effect?
Hidden Dangers in Terms of Service: Why One-and-Done Reviews Are Dangerous
At a recent event - the AI Empowered EDU conference - I said some things that underscored the need for educators and software providers to better uphold and understand governance.
Teachers in the audience gasped out loud when I told them some of the stats in this article. They work so hard to protect student privacy, and hearing that some vendors shared student PII liberally blew them away.
Master Your Medical Appointments with AI: Ask Smarter, Remember More, Decide Confidently
Many people walk into a medical appointment feeling uncertain and walk out even more confused. You might forget to ask a key question, struggle to remember what was said, or leave unsure about your next steps. It’s a common experience—and one that can affect your outcomes.
Shadow AI Is Already Happening And It’s a Governance Problem, Not a People Problem
If you think your workforce is calmly waiting for an “official AI rollout,” think again. From sales decks to code snippets, generative tools are already woven into daily workflows—only most of that activity is invisible to leadership.
From Pilot to Performance: Turning AI Pilot Programs into Scalable Strategy
Discover why most AI pilot programs stall and how governance turns early wins into enterprise value: practical steps, stats, and next actions.
Untangle the System: How AI Can Help You Navigate Insurance, Billing, and Health Paperwork
For many people, the hardest part of managing their healthcare isn’t the care—it’s the system.
Between insurance claims, prior authorizations, deductibles, billing codes, and confusing documents like “explanations of benefits,” it can feel like you need a translator just to understand what’s happening, let alone advocate for what you need.
Join our AI & Your Healthcare Webinar with Burt Rosen
Are you looking for inspiration about your health and care? Consider AI through the eyes of patient advocate Burt Rosen, who’s journey in fighting two different cancers has involved a myriad of healthcare professionals and a big partner in AI.
Building an AI-Ready Culture: Empowering Your Workforce for Ethical AI Adoption
AI adoption is not just a technological shift; it’s a cultural transformation. The organizations that will thrive in this AI-driven future are those that prepare their people as much as their platforms.
AI Compliance in 2025: Navigating the Global Regulatory Landscape
As generative AI continues to reshape industries, governments around the world are racing to establish frameworks that protect citizens, ensure transparency, and manage risk. For business leaders, understanding the evolving global AI regulatory landscape is no longer optional—it’s essential.
What Is AI Governance Anyway?
AI governance is the set of policies, processes, roles, and guardrails that ensure your organization adopts AI:
Responsibly
Strategically
Aligned with business objectives
In compliance with laws and values
It’s not just about risk mitigation. It’s about decision-making.
AI + Brands: April 2025’s Top Stories Shaping the Future of Business
As April 2025 concludes, the intersection of artificial intelligence and brand strategy continues to evolve rapidly. This month, we've observed significant developments where AI is reshaping marketing practices, influencing brand reputations, and prompting discussions on ethical considerations. Below is a curated summary of the top 10 AI and brand-related news stories from April 2025, each accompanied by a brief description and a source link that opens in a new window.
AI can put you in a place of power when it comes to caregiving
Caregivers can use artificial intelligence to interpret complex medical data, track symptoms, and advocate more effectively between doctor visits.
AI can provide 24/7 health support and helps identify symptom patterns, ultimately creating more personalized, empowering care experiences for both patients and their caregivers.
Who Owns AI in Your Organization? Why a Lack of Ownership Is Slowing You Down
You don’t need to reorganize your entire company. You just need to create clarity about roles, responsibilities, and who’s leading the charge. Explore how AI governance frameworks help leadership teams get aligned without adding more complexity. Someone has to own it. Let’s make sure it’s done right.
How Can We Automate Repetitive Tasks?
Here’s what typically happens in organizations trying to automate tasks without clear structure:
Someone floats an idea—“let’s automate our customer follow-ups.”
Initial excitement grows.
But soon, debates surface: Which follow-ups exactly? Which tools? Do we buy software or build internally? Who owns this?
Multiple meetings pass, but clarity never comes.
Eventually, everyone quietly moves on to something easier, leaving the idea stuck in limbo.
Sound familiar?