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Public confidence in higher education is at a crossroads, with recent challenges at the federal level like a clunky FAFSA rollout, and conflict and tension at some elite institutions due to campus protests, capturing headlines and shaping American perceptions. However, we know these issues don’t reflect the broader landscape of postsecondary education.
In this article, Allan Golston reflects on a pivotal moment for education as the Gates Foundation sharpens its focus and accelerates its work toward 2045, bringing greater urgency to improving student outcomes. He outlines how advances in AI, when used responsibly to support teachers and grounded in evidence, can help transform learning, while emphasizing a renewed commitment to key milestones that drive long-term success, from early math achievement to postsecondary completion, and ultimately, economic mobility for all students.
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