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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 37 MIN

Bridging Education and Industry: Exploring Durable Skills with Michael Crawford

from Education Perspectives · host Liza Holland

Michael CrawfordVP of Strategic Initiatives, America SucceedsQuotes of the Podcast: "We know more than we can tell" - Michael PolanyiIntroduction of Guest BIO – Michael Crawford is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at America Succeeds, where he leads efforts to advance durable skills. Prior to this role, Michael held positions in research, strategy, and partnerships at organizations including VELA, WGU, Real World Scholars, and the Kauffman Foundation. He is a frequent speaker, mentor, and facilitator on topics like human development, entrepreneurship, and the future of learning. Michael holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan, an MS in Sport Psychology from Michigan State University, and a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Kansas. Outside of work, he enjoys time with loved ones, traveling, and reading voraciously across a wide range of topics.InterviewAgents of Change: Leaders/Innovators.30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?What drew you to education?Speaker on the Future of LearningDurable skills  - Pathsmithimplications of AI on Durable Skills Research Practice Collaborative [high school research])What are the biggest challenges to you?What would you like decision makers to know?” Podcast/ website/ book shoutouts(podcast) 'Your Undivided Attention' by The Center for Humane Technology Support the showEducation Perspectives is edited by Shashank P athttps://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inboxIntro and Outro by Dynamix Productions

Michael Crawford VP of Strategic Initiatives, America Succeeds Quotes of the Podcast: "We know more than we can tell" - Michael Polanyi Introduction of Guest BIO – Michael Crawford is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at America Succeeds, where he leads efforts to advance durable skills. Prior to this role, Michael held positions in research, strategy, and partnerships at organizations including VELA, WGU, Real World Scholars, and the Kauffman Foundation. He is a frequent spea...

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