Leadership

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Artificial Intelligence, Development, Leadership

AI-Driven Sextortion: A Horrifying Epidemic Destroying Lives

Every day that a school, district, or governing board fails to train its staff, students, and leadership on the rise…

4 min read

A group of students work on laptops and papers in a classroom with machinery, engaging in hands-on education while a teacher assists one student.

Development, Education, Leadership

Education Today. Are We Preparing Students for Their Future—Or for Our Past?

The United States is in the middle of a transformation that our schools are not ready for. The industries that…

8 min read

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Development, Education, Leadership

Design Workforce and Economic Development Together—or Lose Both

Rural America has land, grit, and a deep need for growth. What it often lacks is governance that can keep…

8 min read

A blue paper cutout of a human head with tangled string and puzzle pieces on top, symbolizing mental confusion, on a vibrant yellow and pink background—perfect for TikTok posts about mental health awareness.

Development, Education, Influencer, Leadership

Research Brief: TikTok Therapy Culture and the Risks of Unlicensed Self-Diagnosis

TikTok has emerged as a dominant platform for mental health discussions, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Influencers and users…

10 min read

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Artificial Intelligence, Coaching, Influencer, Leadership

Research Brief: Fake Activism and Social Justice Clout Chasing

Social media platforms have transformed activism into a performative spectacle, where teens and influencers prioritize "activism selfies," viral challenges, and…

10 min read

Four miniature figurines, three men and one woman, symbolizing the workforce, stand on interlocking wooden gears placed on a tan surface.

Development, Leadership

The Workforce–Economic Development Divide: Why America Can’t Rebuild Its Economy Without Rebuilding How It Develops People

Across the United States, policymakers and economic development agencies are investing billions to attract new industries—microchip plants, biomanufacturing hubs, data…

8 min read

A group of colleagues in an office stands and sits around a table, smiling and clapping as one workforce member shakes hands with another.

Education, Leadership

The Educational Malpractice Too Many Don’t See: Our Institutions Are Failing Students—and the Nation’s Future Depends on It

Our schools and colleges face a choice: continue business as usual — or admit we are failing an entire generation.…

9 min read

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Leadership, Tribal School Accreditation, Tribal Schools

Performance of BIE and Indian Country Schools Compared to U.S. Schools

Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and tribally controlled schools face systemic challenges that depress student outcomes compared to national peers.…

4 min read

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Development, Education, Leadership

Factories as Classrooms: The New American Model for Economic Survival

America’s economy is being rebuilt—but our schools are not. Across the nation, industries are reshoring manufacturing, biopharma, technology, and energy…

7 min read