The GSV Big 10: Eat the Elites?
Hahvahd vs. Trump, Chegg’s Chairman and Beating Cheating
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The Big 10:
Silicon Valley’s New School | Chamath Palihapitiya
Chamath is nothing if not a disrupter…and while I’m not sure his vision for his new school is revolutionary, it does make a lot of sense. La Scuola uses the time tested Montessori approach encouraging curiosity, focuses on the combination of STEM and humanities and making sure AI is integrated intelligently. We are all for more new models and more choices.
Tyler Cowen: There’s a Better Way to Fight Harvard | The Free Press
Tyler’s conclusion of “it’s time to start building” I couldn’t agree with more. As much as many are not fans of the ideology and attitude of many of the elite institutions, the best way to create change is to compete. Moreover, “cutting off our nose to spite our face” hasn’t been a good approach for solving problems and we want the best and the brightest from around the World to come to school in the United States and start the next Google.
AI cheating surge pushes schools into chaos | Axios
As a sign of the times, a student who was recently caught cheating using generative AI for a homework assignment had Chat GPT write their apology note. I’m actually quite tired of the cheating discussion….since the beginning of time, a certain percentage of students will look to cheat if they can. But honestly, it ultimately only hurts them. The future of learning is how to use the powerful AI tools as an assistant and accelerator to learn at the speed of light.
Can Trump Force Harvard to Improve | Wall Street Journal
Former Nebraska Senator and University of Florida President Ben Sasse gives his take on the Harvard versus Trump grudge match. Three scenarios he lays out, many different outcomes possible. Like with many squabbles, blame can be shared but one thing for sure, we aren’t in Kansas anymore.
UAE University registers 300+ patents to date in 2025, promoting culture of innovation in UAE | Abu Dhabi Media Office
The UAE is known as the “Capital of Capital” but its become so much more. With two thirds of the World’s population writhing a 6 hour flight, the UAE has also become the hub for the future. With its forward looking leadership, its emphasized education and the industries of tomorrow such AI, sustainability, health care and food security.
☀️ Ep. 9 · Dr. Carole Basile: Dean, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at ASU | Edreform in 10
In this episode of Edreform in 10, Basile reveals her radical vision: dismantling the "one teacher, one classroom" model that's failing both educators and students.
University students offload critical thinking, other hard work to AI | The Hechinger Report
So in the history of humankind, people will always choose easier. The two independent studies came to the same conclusion that if allowed to, students will outsource their brain to AI. The study by Anthropic released at this year’s ASU GSV Summit talked about the risk of “metacognitive laziness” if students are left to their own devices. That’s the bad and not surprising news, the good news it opens the opportunity for progressive teachers to figure out how to use the powerful new tools to enhance learning.
Texas lawmakers strike deal on $8.5B school funding package | Community Impact
Everything is bigger in Texas. This funding package, on top of the school choice initiative passed earlier moves the Lone Star State towards its goal of excellent education for all. Teachers salaries go up. Funding per student reaches nearly $18K. More security for safer schools. Giddy up!
Trump floats redirecting Harvard funding to US trade schools | News Nation
While some might think it’s just trolling Harvard by threatening to swap the $3 billion it currently gets to trade schools…but it also reflects the reality that more and more students are looking at those schools as a more viable career pathway. It’s no longer “college for all” but for many the question is “college at all?”.
🎙️ Ep. 48 · Dan Rosensweig, Executive Chairman of Chegg | Ed on the Edge | Dash Media
Chegg Chairman Dan Rosensweig provides a masterclass on business, innovation and why universities need to “put students first”.
BONUS
Live from Milken: Hurdles and Hopes in Higher Education
Higher Ed guru Jeff Selingo provides provocative discussion with leaders from Stanford, Dartmouth, University of California San Diego, Yeshiva University and ETS. What’s the role of research and the ROI? How do we create a compelling ROI for students? Highly encourage to listen to the entire interview.