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A curated index of published articles, webinar and podcast appearances, and research papers on AI integration, media literacy, and digital citizenship.

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01 / articles & essay publications

selected articles & writings

A curated selection of published work. Additional articles and writings are available beyond those featured here.

CoSN / 2026
Reframing screen time around the cognitive work students practice, when AI should enter the learning process, and which forms of pedagogical friction schools should protect.
i.e.: inquiry in education / 2026
Introduces tertiary algorithmicity and the Pedagogical Friction Framework to examine how generative AI can produce competent-looking outputs without the cognitive development that genuine learning requires.
The Leader / Spring 2024
A National Social Studies Leaders Association article connecting the C.O.R.E. and H.E.A.R.T. frameworks with generative AI to support balanced inquiry, critical thinking, and diverse perspectives.
The Councilor Journal / 2024
Unlocking AI's Potential, Upholding Our Principles: An Equitable Approach for Social Studies
Reframing civic inquiry and digital citizenship around critical algorithmic evaluation.
Illinois ASCD / 2023
Navigating the Ethical Frontier: AI in Education and the Path to Responsible Innovation
A guide for district administrators addressing student privacy, policy frameworks, and ethical use.
Equity & Access Journal / 2023
Assessments, Equity & AI Tools: Embracing the AI Era in Writing Instruction
Analyzing assessment design models to prioritize productive struggle in classrooms.
Equity & Access Journal / 2023
Reclaiming Authentic Social Studies for the Next Generation: Take the Power Back
Promoting civic engagement, active reasoning, and critical media literacy.
02 / policy briefs & research papers

historical policy & curriculum papers

Policy Analysis / 2016
Who's in Charge of Public Education: Educational Reform, ESSA, and Neoliberalism
Curriculum Critique / 2015
Curriculum for Markets or Democracy — Shaping Curriculum in the U.S.A
Teach Plus Policy Brief / 2015
REACH 2.0: Incorporating Peer Feedback and Evaluation for Teachers
Educational Psychology / 2014
Common Core State Standards and Students' Social-Emotional Learning
media / appearances

podcasts & webinars

Ryzing with AI Podcast / Co-host
Future of Learning Series
Co-hosted bi-weekly episodes exploring AI implementation, policy, and student outcomes.
The Authority Podcast / Guest
Preparing Leaders for AI Integration
ACE-ED Talk Radio / Guest
Harnessing AI to Prepare All Students
ISTE Expert Webinar / Presenter
Empowering Civic Engagement Through AI
press / quoted in

education week

June 2023
"Chatbots that impersonate famous figures: Should teachers use them or steer clear?"
Sharing practical district perspectives on security, ethics, and classroom pedagogy.