Teachers don't get a halftime, but we can build one. And the research says it might be the most important skill we’re not developing.
If you walk into any gym or field during practice and you'll notice something that rarely happens in a classroom — every single athlete is working. Not because they're afraid of getting benched, but because the coach has created conditions where effort feels purposeful and feedback/progress is constant. And the research says it translates directly to the classroom.
In this article I want to break down how to get started with Claude, where you can use it with a purpose, and why I love this as my “everyday AI tool” (and I’m someone who uses them all, or at least tries the majority of tools out there).
In this video, I discuss the concept of continuous partial attention and its effects on students. I highlight the challenges of learning in a world of constant distractions and emphasize the importance of focus. I also explore how social media and smartphones have contributed to the rise in mental health issues among young people. Finally, I address the use of artificial intelligence in education and its potential impact on student learning.
Over 7 years ago I first posed this question in a Youtube Video you can watch below. I had recently lost my brother to cancer, and was wrestling with all the ways he impacted my life and changed my mindset on learning and leading.
This Cohort goes from Feb 17—Mar 10, 2026. We’ll meet LIVE on Tuesday’s from 3:30pm-5pm EST. If you can’t make a Live Session, no worries, they will be recorded and uploaded to watch.
A very unscientific but wildly useful guide for teachers, coaches, and school leaders.
We’ve got folks signing up from all over the country (and world) ready to cut the noise, stop wasting time, and get up to speed on AI and how it is impacting our work right now (and of course in the future).
This Cohort is designed for multiple levels. If you're just starting with AI, watch the foundational modules on AI fundamentals. If you're already comfortable using ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, you can skip straight to the AI-Ready Leadership modules.
This article builds on the wildfire metaphor developed by Dion Lim in his essay "The AI Wildfire Is Coming. It's Going to Be Very Painful and Incredibly Healthy", published in CEO Dinner Insights. While Lim applies the framework to Silicon Valley startups and the AI industry, the patterns he looks at (flammable brush, fire-retardant giants, resprouters, and fire followers) translate powerfully to K-12 education.
Every June, we send thousands of kids out into the world armed with the Pythagorean theorem and exactly zero knowledge about how to cook rice. We've taught them to analyze symbolism in The Great Gatsby but not how to tell when someone's scamming them. So here's my list of 100 things students actually need to know before they grab that diploma and run.
I'm over here raising my hand saying, "I've been part of this problem" as a teacher, school leader, and even as a parent.
Get the AI Fluency Whitepaper and the District Strategy Guide: AI Fluency and Human-Centered Learning. This Guide is a Roadmap for Superintendents, School Leaders, and Teaching & Learning Teams.
In the latest episode of Next Gen Schools, I got the chance to interview Kate Liemandt from Austin Scholar (her newsletter), a current Stanford University student and ALPHA School Alum who goes into detail on what it is like to be a 2-Hour learning student.
This whitepaper argues that artificial intelligence is not simply a new tool to integrate into schools, but a catalyst forcing educators to rethink compliance-based learning, redefine assessment, and prioritize human-centered skills such as discernment, reflection, and ethical judgment.
In the first episode of the Next Gen Schools podcast, host A.J. Juliani and guest Ira David Socol (author of Designed to Fail) pose a provocative question: Do we even need a new version of school?
This new book should be on everyone's 2026 reading list!
All of us, as educational stakeholders, can make a difference by addressing the impacts on learning from technology, artificial intelligence, and distraction. Read the article on Ajjuliani.com
Have you ever had students complain about active learning in your classroom? Or have students ask for worksheets and lectures? Read the article on Ajjuliani.com
Most EdTech companies think that their primary customer concerns are efficiency, outcomes, or quality of instruction. But that's wrong. Read the article on Ajjuliani.com
This is an excerpt from my latest book, The 27 Principles of Engagement.Principle 26: Rituals Create Stability; Variety Creates Energy. Read the article on Ajjuliani.com
I didn’t think I would have to write this post, AGAIN. But apparently someone needs to write it. Read the article on Ajjuliani.com
I’m becoming more convinced every day that discernment might be the single most important skill our students (and our educators) need right now. Read the article on Ajjuliani.com
This is a follow-up post to my original article: Let’s focus on AI-Fluency, not AI-Literacy. Let's see what this looks like in practice. Read the article on Ajjuliani.com
Let’s unpack the difference, and why your professional learning and strategic plan should use “AI-fluency,” not “AI-literacy,” as the north star. Read the article on Ajjuliani.com
