What It Really Means to Be an AI-Ready Graduate with Richard Culatta of ISTE+ASCD

Send us Fan MailAs CEO of ISTE+ASCD, Richard Culatta focuses on shaping innovative learning leaders. He previously served as Rhode Island's Chief Innovation Officer and was appointed by President Obama to lead the US Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology. His book, Digital for Good, helps create conditions for healthy tech use.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy being “AI-ready” is about human skills—not technical onesHow AI can deepen learning, not just make education more efficientWhy questions are becoming more valuable than answers in the classroomWhat role educators should play as AI reshapes teaching and assessmentHow schools can model healthy, ethical, and empowering AI use for students✨ Episode Highlights[00:03:00] Richard Culatta introduces the Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate—and why none of the skills are technical[00:05:35] Using AI to deepen learning rather than just speed things up[00:07:59] How AI makes long-promised ideas like project-based and personalized learning finally practical[00:10:57] Teaching in a world where questions matter more than answers[00:13:49] Reframing digital citizenship around what students should do—not just what to avoid[00:20:22] Why schools and edtech companies must communicate the why of technology to parents[00:29:25] Culatta’s call to raise the bar on student experience and joy in learning😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter & LinkedIn here.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.