Imagine a high school system where a single standardized test no longer decides a student’s fate, where every graduate walks across the stage equipped not just with academic knowledge, but with practical skills and a clear plan for their future—whether that’s college, a trade, or military service.
Imagine a high school classroom where students aren’t just memorizing dates or solving equations, but instead are mapping out a plan to address homelessness in their neighborhood. They’re learning to canvass, speak at public meetings, and build coalitions with local groups, all during school hours.
Imagine a higher education system where the escalating costs, cultural skepticism, and political divides seem to overshadow the very purpose of learning, yet a group of institutions stands firm, offering not just education but a profound sense of purpose. Lutheran colleges and universities,
Imagine a small community where the hum of academic excellence reverberates through the halls of its elementary schools, earning them the highest recognition a school can achieve in the state of Tennessee. In Oak Ridge, this isn't just a dream—it's a reality for three remarkable institutions.
Across lecture halls and learning management systems, the stark choice facing colleges has not been whether artificial intelligence belongs in classrooms but whether campuses will recognize it as a tool that widens access rather than a shortcut that hollows out learning. The frictionless support
In a moment when teenagers face more choices than clear directions and when employers race to fill skill gaps faster than classrooms can pivot, a day that brings both sides face-to-face can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. On Oct. 2, the Hewes Educational Center in Ashville hosted a
