Today we are exploring my article from Forbes titled "Why 'Agency' Is the New Literacy Schools Can’t Ignore." The piece is a powerful reflection on how education systems must evolve in the face of emerging technologies and why cultivating agency in our students has become not just important, but absolutely essential. The article is based on a keynote from Dr. Sabba Quidwai delivered at our 2025 Back to School AI Summit.

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