Posts by David Ross
When AI Chases Test Scores, What Gets Left Behind?
What happens when a school system delegates student achievement to an AI system with a single directive: raise test scores? In this provocative new piece, David Ross draws on AI alignment theory, Goodhart's Law, and a decade of stagnant NAEP data to map the subordinate goals an optimization engine might quietly pursue, from narrowing the curriculum to managing teachers as variables. It is essential reading for any leader navigating the intersection of political pressure and emerging technology.
Defining Your Philosophy of Education for the AI Age
How a “context audit” with ChatGPT can help educators align AI tools with their teaching philosophy, pedagogy, and classroom goals.
The Formulaic Trap: Why AI Finds Your Assignments Easy
AI exposes formulaic assignments by completing them easily, pushing educators to design more human, contextual, inquiry-rich learning.
Changing Work Flow of Schools
AI in schools won’t matter until school workflow changes—shifting from fixed instruction to adaptive, personalized learning systems.
From Compliance to Coherence: A Global Survey of National AI in Education Strategies
Global AI-in-education strategies show adoption outpacing governance—what the U.S. can learn from Estonia, Finland, China, and more.
How AI Impacts the Use of Protocols in the K-12 Classroom
How AI reshapes K–12 instructional protocols—updating peer feedback and Critical Friends routines for an AI-powered classroom.
Why the Difference Between AI Literacy and AI Fluency Matters
Understanding AI literacy vs. fluency in education is crucial. Explore global frameworks and why fluency is the next step for learners' success.
Why PBL and 21st Century Skills Aren’t “Add-Ons”: Using AI to Prove They’re in the Standards
AI reveals that PBL and 21st-century skills aren't "add-ons" but are already embedded in CCSS and NGSS, transforming how we view modern teaching.
From Fringe to Policy: How AI Is Shifting the Overton Window in K-12 Education
Explore how AI and the Overton Window are reshaping K-12 education policy, from fringe ideas like AI-only classrooms to mainstream possibilities.
Can AI Tutors Promote a True Growth Mindset? Exploring the Risks and Promise of Custom GPTs in Education
Explore AI tutors' potential to foster growth mindsets in learners, emphasizing thoughtful design over blind rejection of emerging tech."