Recorded live at the NYSCATE annual conference, just moments after stepping off the keynote stage, this episode captures a powerful conversation with Dr. Adam Phyall and student changemaker Amiya. The momentum from the stage carries straight into the discussion as they reflect on what it truly takes to empower students and educators to lead meaningful change in education.From the rise of the internet to the acceleration of AI, the conversation draws compelling parallels between past and present technology shifts and why this moment demands evolution, not hesitation. Centering student voice and shared leadership, they explore what students, educators, and parents can do right now to move beyond adaptation and actively shape the future of learning.

Recorded live at last year’s NYSCATE Conference, this episode finally gets its moment - and it’s worth the wait! Ken Shelton, Carl Hooker, Tom Murray, Alyssa Sabbatino, and Soham came together for a conversation that was equal parts smart, bold, and wildly fun. The back-and-forth was genuine, the takeaways were solid, and you could feel the excitement in the room. This replay brings it all back and sets the perfect stage as we head into this year’s conference.

What does it really look like to bring AI into an elementary classroom? Join me for an honest and authentic conversation with three inspiring educators—Nneka McGee, a national voice in AI and quantum computing; Marina Pisto-Lombardo, an award-winning classroom innovator; and Vicky Sedgwick, veteran tech integration specialist and elementary educator. We’re not just talking theory, we’re sharing real classroom experiences, challenges, and the practical ways AI is being introduced to our youngest learners.

And to keep it truly grounded, we’re joined by some of those very students. These elementary kids are exploring AI firsthand, and their voices bring fresh insight into how this technology is being understood, experienced, and embraced in real time. This multigenerational conversation highlights the heart, the hurdles, and the hope of AI in early education - and why starting young might just be the key.