"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent... It is the one that is the most adaptable to change".
For years, I taught Darwin's theory of evolution in biology classrooms. Today, I believe that lesson is more relevant than ever.
The people who will thrive won't necessarily be the smartest, the most educated, or the most experienced. They'll be the ones who remain curious, keep learning, and adapt.
What if we helped young people discover who they are before asking them what they want to become?
This summer, Education & Workforce Futures Lab is launching its first six-week founding cohort.
Together, we'll explore purpose, identity, AI, the future of work, emerging opportunities, and how to design a meaningful future in a rapidly changing world.
We're looking for ten curious participants willing to help shape something new.
Applications are now open.
What if happiness wasn't a by-product of education... but one of its primary outcomes?
For decades, we've measured success through grades, attendance, and graduation rates.
These matter.
But so do confidence, purpose, belonging, and well-being.
As we rethink education for an AI-driven world, perhaps the question isn't only what students know.
Perhaps it's also who they become.
What do you think?
We continue to organize learning around age, schedules, and standardized pathways, while the world of work is being transformed by artificial intelligence.
At Education & Workforce Futures Lab, we're exploring a different future - one where learning is connected to purpose, real-world experience, and emerging opportunities.
The future of education isn't something we wait for.
It's something we build.
The conversation around AI skills is prevalent, but are we asking the right questions?
Technology is evolving. Industries are transforming. Jobs are shifting. In this landscape, the capacity to continuously learn and adapt may surpass any specific technical skill in value.
What skill do you believe will be most significant over the next decade?
