Written Publications and Projects
Working with Words to Elevate Educators and Empower Leaders.
Innovative Works
Publications
- “When the Outputs Look Like Learning: Tertiary Algorithmicity, Unproductive Success, and the Case for Pedagogical Friction in K–12 Schools,” i.e.: inquiry in education: Vol. 18: Iss. 1, Article 4 – May 2026
- “Why AI Needs a Little “Friction” for Deep Learning in Our Schools,” ISBE LTC Blog – August 2025
- “Teaching Balanced History in a Polarized World: Empowering Educators with C.O.R.E., H.E.A.R.T., and AI,” Social Studies School Service Blog – November 7, 2024
- “ADVICE K-12 Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI: Strategies for Enhancing Instruction, Promoting Critical Thinking, and Upholding Academic Integrity,” Educate AI Magazine, June 26, 2024.
- “Using your C.O.R.E. and H.E.A.R.T. to Teach Balanced Social Studies and Civics with Generative AI to Promote Critical Thinking and Diverse Perspectives” The Leader Volume 37, Number 4, National Social Studies Leaders Association, Spring 2024.
- Guest Blogger, “Diving Into Tomorrow: AI’s Role in Revolutionizing Writing Education” by Micah Miner, Learning as I go: Reflections & Lessons Learned Blog by Rachelle Dene Poth, March 26, 2024
- “Unlocking AI’s Potential, Upholding Our Principles: An Equitable Approach for Social Studies,” The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies is the Illinois Council for Social Studies peer reviewed journal from NEIU. Published in Volume 87, Number 1, March 2024.
- Guest Blogger, “Upholding Academic Integrity in the Age of AI” by Micah Miner, Learning as I go: Reflections & Lessons Learned Blog by Rachelle Dene Poth, November 17, 2023.
- “Navigating the Ethical Frontier: AI in Education and the Path to Responsible Innovation” IL ASCD Fall 2023 Journal, pages 47-55.
- “Assessments, Equity & AI Tools: Embracing the AI Era in Writing Instruction” Equity & Access Journal, pages 28-34, Issue 26 Oct/Nov 2023
- “Reclaiming Authentic Social Studies for the Next Generation: Take the Power Back” Equity & Access Journal, pages 8-14, Issue 25 Aug/Sept 2023
- “Revitalizing Democracy: Why Social Studies Education Matters” – American Consortium for Equity in Education, May 2023
- “Emerging Technologies in K-12 Education Part 2 – What is AI, is it a Friend or Foe for Educators, and What does it Mean for K-12 Education” – American Consortium for Equity in Education, March 2023
- “Emerging Technology in K-12 Education Part 1 – What is the Metaverse, How Do We Prepare Teachers and Families for it, and What does it Mean for K-12 Education” – American Consortium for Equity in Education February 2023
- “OPINION: Debating History – Social Studies Instruction & Current Political Currents” – American Consortium for Equity in Education January 2023
- “Educating Juveniles in the Justice System” March 16, 2014 Chicago Tribune
- “Teachers Support the Common Core” May 20, 2014 Chicago Sun-Times
- “CPS, PARCC, Common Core State Standards and What Students Need” November 24, 2014 Huffington Post
- “What Do Teachers Really Think About Assessment? Teach Plus Congressional Briefing Panelist Statements” Panelist, Capitol Hill Congressional Briefing, February 9, 2015
- “ESEA Reauthorization Should Include Annual Assessments” March 3, 2015 Huffington Post
Podcast and Webinar Appearances
- Social Studies School Service Practitioner Webinar “The C.O.R.E. and H.E.A.R.T. of AI in Social Studies Education” – November 7, 2024
- ISTE Expert Webinar “Empowering Civic Engagement Through AI: Integrating Generative AI to Teach Balanced Social Studies” – July 30, 2024
- The Authority Podcast with Ross Romano “AI Goes to School with Micah Miner” where we share how to prepare school and district leaders for AI integration thoughts and frameworks for the new year – July 2024
- ACE-ED Educational Talk Radio with Ross Romano “Harnessing AI to Prepare All Students for a Bright Future” where we discuss my book “AI Goes to School” and technoskepticism in relation to new and emerging technologies – July 2024
- The Edge – ISTE Community Leader Podcast – “Transparent, ethical, and moral use of AI: AI in schools with Micah and Rachel Miner” – April 2024
- Shift Everything Podcast with Chris Coffey & West 40 ROE ISC #2 – AI and Education. April 2024
- Better Learning Podcast with Kevin Stoller – AI Meets Apple Vision Pro. February 2024
- Rachelle Dene Poth – THRIVEinEDU Podcast Guest. November 2023
- Jethro Jones – Transformative Principal: Summer of AI Series: Generative AI is Just Round 1 with Micah Miner – Transformative Principal 566. September 2023
- ACE-ED Educational Talk Radio with Larry Jacobs – “Reclaiming Authentic Social Studies for the Next Generation” A visit with Equity Award Winning Educator Micah Miner abut his article in the Summer issue of “Equity & Access” Journal of the same title. September 2023
- ACE-ED Educational Talk Radio with Larry Jacobs – AI and The Metaverse: Emerging Tech Trends in Education: A visit with Equity award winning Illinois educator Micah Miner. June 2023
Podcast Co-Host “Ryzing with AI” with Edupreneur Imran Husain
A bi-weekly podcast exploring the future of learning. Join Imran Husain, EdTech enthusiast and entrepreneur, and Micah Miner, a seasoned educator and EdTech author, as they dive into the intersection of AI and education for student outcomes.
- Episode 1 – A First Look inside “AI Goes to School” book
- Episode 2 – How can district leaders ethically implement AI for student-centered outcomes
- Episode 3 – A Week in the Life of a Social Studies Teacher
- Episode 4 – From Policy to Practice: LACOE’s AI Implementation Plan
- Episode 5 – Cultivating Student Engagement: Combining Project-Based Learning and AI for Diverse Lessons
- Episode 6 – A Look Inside Chicago Public School’s AI Literacy
- Episode 7 – Higher Education Holdout? Why Districts Might Resist AI When Students Already Use It
Articles Quoted In
Research Projects, Writings
- Who’s in Charge of Public Education: Educational Reform, ESSA, Neoliberalism, Philanthrocapitalism, and Educational Policy. April 2016
- The Necessity of Culturally Responsive Teaching and Critical Pedagogy in Urban Settings. December 2015
- Curriculum for Markets or Democracy – Antecedents to the Present Debate on the Common Core State Standards and Who Should Shape Curriculum in the U.S. June 2015
- Perpetual Reform: Critiquing and Reframing Educational Policy & Reform in Urban Contexts. March 2015
- Peer Evaluation for Teachers as a Counter to Administrator Evaluations: A Recommendation for Chicago Public Schools and other Urban Districts. June 2014
- The Common Core State Standards and Students’ Social and Emotional Learning as Prerequisite for Academic Success: The disconnect between educational policy and educational psychology. June 2014
- Cognitive Dissonance: Can Critical Pedagogy and Cognitive Science Coexist in Curriculum? June 2014
- How do CPS Renaissance 2010 Small Performance High Schools Perform? A comparison of new small CPS performance high schools and traditional CPS high schools. May 2010
- Qualitative Research Project Proposal on Turnaround Research and Chicago Public Schools. August 2010
Collaborations
- “REACH 2.0: Incorporating Peer Feedback and Evaluation” Teach Plus Chicago Policy Brief, April 2015.
Interactive Hubs
These two GitHub Pages hubs collect public-facing work that is easier to explore as interactive sites than as a conventional publication list.
- Dissertation & Qualifying Paper Resource Hub — a map of dissertation, qualifying paper, literature review, and research instrument companion sites.
- Writing, Talks, and Public Scholarship Hub — a collection of talks, practitioner resources, leadership writing, and public scholarship sites.
