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Next Gen Schools Podcast with A.J. Juliani

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Next Gen Schools is on a mission to share what is working in real schools, right now, at the edge of learning. As Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District our team created a podcast in 2017 highlighting the authentic learning opportunities happening in our schools, and the amazing work of our staff and students. This work led to schools from all around the country (and world) visiting our schools and seeing how we were innovating with purpose. Next Gen Schools is taking this same belief: Highlighting what is working in schools right now, and sharing it widely, is a key to better learning experiences.

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January 12, 2026

Next Gen Schools #2 - ALPHA: A Student's Perspective (The Next Gen School Everyone Is Talking About)

What does school look like from the perspective of a student who decided "the traditional way" wasn't working? Kate from "Austin Scholar" joins A.J. to discuss her journey from a traditional high school to a self-directed learning model. They dive deep into how AI is changing the landscape for students, the importance of "mastery-based" progress, and why the most important skill for the next generation is learning how to learn. Key Highlights: The Pivot: Why Kate decided to leave the traditional path to pursue a self-directed education. Mastery vs. Seat Time: The difference between "doing school" and actually mastering a subject. AI as a Tutor: How ALPHA uses AI tools to level up learning and bridge gaps that a single teacher in a room of 30 cannot. Student Agency: Moving away from being a "passive recipient" of info to an "active architect" of a curriculum. The Future of Work: Why being an "expert generalist" is the new competitive advantage. Resources Mentioned: Austin Scholar's Substack: austinscholar.substack.com ALPHA School: <a href= "https://alpha.school/">https://alpha.school/</a> Texas Sports Academy: <a href= "https://sportsacademy.school/">https://sportsacademy.school/</a> Alpha Life Skills: <a href= "https://alpha.school/lifeskills-workshops/">https://alpha.school/lifeskills-workshops/</a> Alpha Results: https://alpha.school/the-program/#learnanewwordtoday

January 4, 2026

Next Gen Schools #1 - Ira David Socol - Do we even need a new version of school?

Ira David Socol is an educator, former police officer, and author of "Designed to Fail". In this first episode of Next Gen Schools we explore how our current version of "schooling" was designed, and if we need a new version (hint: we most likely do, but not how you think). Designed to Fail: A History of Education in the United States by Ira David Socol: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Designed-Fail-History-Education-United/dp/B0DLSVSHR6"> https://www.amazon.com/Designed-Fail-History-Education-United/dp/B0DLSVSHR6</a> Showlinks can be found: <a href= "http://ajjuliani.com/iradavidsocol">http://ajjuliani.com/iradavidsocol</a> More episodes can be found: <a href= "http://nextgenschools.com/">http://nextgenschools.com/</a>

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What is Next Gen Schools Podcast with A.J. Juliani?: Next Gen Schools is on a mission to share what is working in real schools, right now, at the edge of learning.

As Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District our team created a podcast in 2017 highlighting the authentic learning opportunities happening in our schools, and the amazing work of our staff and students. This work led to schools from all around the country (and world) visiting our schools and seeing how we were innovating with purpose.

Next Gen Schools is taking this same belief: Highlighting what is working in schools right now, and sharing it widely, is a key to better learning experiences.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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