Welcome to the Future of Education. If you’ve listened to any of my Gifted Minds episodes, you know I’m committed to helping our kids unlock their full potential. I believe the traditional education model is ripe for revolution and I’m working to define what the future looks like. So with this episode, I’m unveiling our new name and focus. We’re going to have a ton of fun talking about how artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies can help students turbocharge their academics and become lifelong learners.

This episode, our first as the Future of Education podcast, is a great example … 

When my daughter was in second grade, she told me school was boring. I was floored. The traditional education system, stuck in a 100-year-old model, had deflated her natural love for learning in just a few years. This lightbulb moment sent me on a mission to reinvent education so every child has a chance to explore their passions and promise.  

In this episode, I sit down with Alpha Guide Jamal Gross, who also believes a revolution in education is long overdue. He went from coaching in the NBA to helping students drive their own success with AI as their co-pilot. Click play to hear our conversation about:

• The secret to sparking kids’ excitement about academic success [03:15];

• How Alpha personalizes learning through fresh thinking and AI [05:28];

• Why measuring academic progress is key to continued growth [09:58];

• How to boost kid’s interest in learning by developing their passions and life skills [10:46]; 

• How AI can help identify what each individual student needs and catapult them to success [16:19]; and

• How Alpha’s model develops self-driven, inspired learners [20:13].  

Don’t miss Today’s Takeaways! 

Listen all the way to the end of the episode for three ideas to help you take charge of your child’s learning. 

Links and Resources 

• Explore Alpha, a unique K-12 school that uses adaptive software and motivational strategies to revolutionize the way students learn. 
• Follow Jamal on Instagram @Jamal_Gross 
• Find more helpful resources on the Future of Education YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and follow! 
• Learn more about GT School, an online program that helps gifted and talented kids supercharge their academics.

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About Jamal D. Gross

Jamal D. Gross is a captivating speaker, coach, and leader changing the narrative on the future of education and inspiring the mentality of success. Drawing from his extensive experience coaching in the NBA, business consulting, and leadership training, Jamal infuses his speeches with diverse perspectives and valuable insights. As a dynamic speaker, Jamal delves into the future of education, highlighting the importance of being self-driven, learning efficiently, and acquiring life skills. He shares powerful anecdotes from the sports and business worlds, demonstrating the mindset of highly successful individuals and how it can be applied to various aspects of life.

Podcast Credits

• Executive Producer and Host: MacKenzie Price
• Executive Producer: Lindsay Grubb, TillCo Media 
• Senior Producer: Amanda Avery
• Senior Editor: Alisa Jenkins, Springboard Marketing
• Marketing: Patrick Harrell, The Krewe
• Video Production/Editing: Kevin Smith, Picturebox Productions
• Music Producer: Dyami Wilson