How do leaders create the conditions for change within their organizations? Watch this panel featuring EIRs and leaders from various education sectors discuss the opportunities and challenges they encountered when driving change and shaping organizational impact.
The EIRs continue the conversation on AI’s impact on education nearly a year after the generative AI boom. The discussion is moderated by Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning.
Watch the first panel discussion where current and former EIRs delve into the challenges, opportunities, and implications of AI in EdTech. The discussion is moderated by Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning.
Exciting career opportunities exist in some of the most transformational education technology (edtech) startups in Silicon Valley, and many new disruptive edtech products and services are launching at record pace. While these early stage startups and established organizations may have some skilled technical and business talent, we know that they absolutely need the analytical skills, research discipline, learning science, and knowledge that Stanford graduates have. This means that if you are interested in education, you could have an opportunity to shape one of these companies and make an enormous impact early in your career. This discussion is helpful to anyone at Stanford interested in learning more about careers in entrepreneurial companies that use technology to help improve education.
Sergio Monsalve, venture partner at Norwest Venture Partners, discusses why an entrepreneur is a special kind of leader who possesses unique skills and characteristics. This mindset is essential for all effective leaders in today’s rapidly changing environment. Monsalve defines the entrepreneurial mindset, describe its importance in the context of our future and offer suggestions on how we all can develop it.
Monsalve spoke on March 27, 2018, as part of the Annenberg Leadership and Management Speaker Series at Harvey Mudd College.
Promoting a better world through the transformative power of education
Christopher J. Thomas explains why education in the developing world matters for everyone.
In an article for Brookings, Christopher Thomas discusses 6 big ideas for building a better world through education.
Much of the world’s population was desperate and disoriented during the first half of the 20th century. A pandemic, economic depression, world wars, and colonial repression left people yearning for a new order and moral compass.
Disability rights activist Judith Heumann said during a recent talk with students at Stanford Graduate School of Education that schools can be key vehicles for helping students with all abilities thrive and live full lives.
Interview with Christopher Thomas about his history, work experience and current role at the Stanford GSE.
With few exceptions, schools are now closed countrywide across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, putting additional stress on education systems in developing countries, many of which are struggling to provide quality education for all.
What considerations do disruption on this scale raise? Are there ways to mitigate the effects of protracted school closures?
Modern Education podcast interview with Christopher Thomas about his work at the World Bank.
In-house entrepreneur looks to share expertise in industry, startups, and employment landscape
We examine how susceptible jobs are to computerization. To assess this, we begin by implementing a novel methodology to estimate the probability of computerization for 702 detailed occupations, using a Gaussian process classifier
Sergio Monsalve will lead the new Entrepreneur-in-Residence program, advising faculty and students on innovative projects in education.
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