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Teagan O’Carroll, 18, has worked for two years as a coordinator at the James Anthony Salon in Oak Park. During that time she has trained a few new employees.

At the annual Butler Tech Entrepreneur Fair, students don’t just display products, they pitch passion, purpose, and impact. This year, Dan Bates, President & CEO of the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, responded by announcing during the Entrepreneur Celebration Luncheon that every student entrepreneur who participated would be gifted a one-year membership to the Chamber.

The ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles are a set of evidence-based practices that highlight the most essential elements of effective learning. Organized in three categories—Nurture, Empower and Guide—the Principles are aligned with Getting Smart Design Principles (accessible, personalized, purposeful, joyful, authentic, challenging) and present a fresh, whole-child and design framework. 

As the demands of the workforce evolve, so too must the ways we prepare learners. Today’s careers are increasingly complex, multidimensional, and interdisciplinary; however, our pathways remain static and siloed. The future of work will be unlikely combinations of skills and sectors. For example, a student in a construction pathway may participate in projects that combine their passion for environmental science and graphic design along with their construction courses. Success in this dynamic landscape requires a robust foundation of adaptable skills, a lifelong learning mindset, and technical expertise that spans traditional career pathways.

The creator of Drive 815 is heading to San Francisco to become a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley and Associates.

Students at Westlake High School, Eanes ISD are working on a business concept in INCubatoredu entrepreneurship class. The Live Eyes app helps law enforcement in the event of an emergency at the school.  [PLAY VIDEO]

From the outside, what happened in the Farmer School of Business last month certainly looked like a pitch competition. Teams of students put forth their idea for a business before a group of people who gave them feedback about their plan and gave advice about where to go from here.

Embrace the AI Shift: AI is reshaping how we work, and adapting to this shift is critical. For businesses and individuals alike, embracing continuous learning and reskilling is no longer optional — it’s a survival strategy. At Simplify Tech, we’ve helped clients navigate this transition, empowering them to use AI tools to automate the mundane while unlocking time for strategic and meaningful work. AI doesn’t just replace tasks; it creates opportunities for growth and innovation when approached with an adaptable mindset.

The pace of change is accelerating, with innovations and disruptions reshaping industries faster than ever. Leaders must anticipate these changes and develop strategies to thrive in this evolving landscape. How are forward-thinking leaders preparing for the technologies and challenges of tomorrow? What strategies are they putting in place today to ensure success in the future? As part of this series, we are interviewing Michelle Kusel Ph.D.

High school innovators and students with entrepreneurial aspirations have a new chance at a significant scholarship to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s (RPI) Lally School of Management.