ASU+GSV Summit

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Steven Johnson, Editorial Director at Google Labs.

The session explored Google Labs’s groundbreaking tool, NotebookLM—an AI-powered learning and research companion recently named one of Time Magazine’s top inventions of 2024. Steven Johnson walked through how NotebookLM, powered by Gemini, is transforming how educators and students engage with information. From analyzing complex materials to generating study guides, audio overviews, and lesson plans, the demo showcased the platform’s unique ability to ground responses in trusted sources with in-line citations. The conversation highlighted how AI can enhance both teaching and learning by improving accuracy, efficiency, and personalization.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Kelly Shiohira, Director at the Global Science of Learning Education Network; Diya Wynn, Principal and Responsible AI Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS); and Allison Scott, CEO of the Kapor Foundation. The conversation was moderated by Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU.

The session explored the sweeping impact of AI on both education and the workforce—and the critical policy questions that must be addressed as this technology transforms how we learn and work. Panelists examined the need for forward-thinking policies around workforce disruption, including reskilling and upskilling strategies; the potential of AI to enhance and expand access to education; and the importance of international collaboration in shaping ethical and equitable AI policies. With insights from global, corporate, and philanthropic perspectives, the discussion highlighted how intentional policy design can guide AI's role in shaping a more inclusive future.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Mahalia Hines, Educator, Retired Principal, Author, Speaker, and Board President of the Common Ground Foundation; Brittany Jones, Managing Director of Justice Initiatives at KIPP Chicago; Alejandro Gibes de Gac, CEO & Founder of Springboard Collaborative and Paloma Learning; and Yodit Weldu, Alumni Advisor at KIPP Chicago. The conversation was moderated by Milton Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Development at KIPP Chicago.

The session explored the profound impact of Dr. Mahalia Hines’ book Tomorrow’s Children across KIPP Chicago schools, offering a unique lens into how educators are integrating AI and emerging technologies while staying rooted in humanity. Panelists shared their lived experiences and lessons learned as they brought innovation into classrooms and communities. From student empowerment to family engagement, the discussion illuminated how a commitment to justice, identity, and future-forward learning is shaping the next generation—and what promises these leaders are making for tomorrow.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Kwame Owusu-Kesse, Chief Executive Officer of Harlem Children's Zone; Russell Booker, Chief Executive Officer of Spartanburg Academic Movement; Maria Vazquez, Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools; and Kristy Sullivan, Partner for Community Coalitions and Cross Sector Partnerships at TNTP. The conversation was moderated by Avery Cambridge, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company.

The session explored how place-based and community-driven approaches are reshaping education with measurable, transformative outcomes. Panelists shared powerful, real-world examples of schools and organizations building deep, collaborative partnerships rooted in local resources and relationships. From district-level innovations to cross-sector coalitions, the discussion uncovered the “secret sauce” behind sustainable community engagement—and offered actionable insights for anyone looking to start or strengthen similar efforts. Together, these leaders made a compelling case for why community is not just a support system, but a catalyst for educational success.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Paul Gollash, SVP of K–16 Skills & Educator Solutions at ETS; Rebecca Kockler, CEO of Magpie Literacy; Neil McGough, Chief Product Officer at Learnosity; and Sue Lottridge, Chief Scientist of Natural Language Applications at Cambium Assessment, Inc. The conversation was moderated by Brooke Stafford-Brizard, Vice President of Innovation and Impact at the Carnegie Foundation.

The session explored how generative AI is transforming the world of student assessment. Panelists discussed how educators, EdTech leaders, and researchers are leveraging AI to create adaptive, dynamic assessments that go beyond traditional testing. By aligning assessments more closely with real-world skills and providing deeper insights into student understanding and equity, these tools are helping to personalize learning and improve educational outcomes. Through practical examples and strategies, the conversation illuminated how AI can make assessments more meaningful, efficient, and impactful.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Director at the Gates Foundation; Deepanshu Arora, CEO & Co-Founder of Toddle; and Barry Malkin, CEO of Carnegie Learning. The conversation was moderated by Hannah Karzmer, Vice President at GSV Ventures.

The session explored how EdTech innovators are applying AI in real-world classrooms—not as a replacement for teachers, but as a tool to enhance their work and expand personalized learning for all students. Panelists shared how their AI-powered platforms support differentiated instruction, curriculum refinement, and the preservation of essential skills like critical thinking. Through candid discussion and real-world examples, the speakers offered insight into what’s working, the challenges that remain, and how meaningful collaboration with educators is key to ensuring that AI truly serves teaching and learning.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Tim Renick, Executive Director of the National Institute for Student Success; David Felsenthal, Chief Executive Officer of EAB; Michael Larsen, CEO of Studiosity; and Nina Huntemann, Chief Academic Officer at Chegg. The conversation was moderated by Catherine Shaw, Managing Director at Tyton Partners.

The session explored how the evolving four-year college experience is reshaping the definition of student success. With mental health now recognized as a cornerstone—alongside essentials like housing, financial aid, and registration—institutions are seeking comprehensive support solutions. Panelists discussed the limitations of current technologies, the absence of an all-in-one platform, and how institutions can leverage existing tools to build integrated, scalable systems. The conversation focused on how to better support student well-being, persistence, and graduation in today’s complex higher education environment.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Marie Groark, Managing Director at the Schultz Family Foundation; Daniel Fisher, President & CEO of ECMC Group; Jane Swift, President of Education at Work; and Connor Harrington, CEO of Kuder, Inc. The conversation was moderated by Julie Lammers, Executive Vice President at American Student Assistance (ASA).

The session explored the urgent need to support young people in navigating an increasingly complex post-secondary landscape. As education and training beyond high school become more essential than ever, panelists shared how their organizations are building scalable solutions to help learners discover the right paths for their futures. The discussion focused on what it takes to bring these tools to market at scale—and how collaboration among educators, employers, and policymakers can better align education and skills with the needs of students and regional economies.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Erica Cuevas, Director of Education Policy at JFF; Stephanie Murphy, Director of State Policy and Research at HCM Strategists; and Amy Loyd, CEO of All4Ed. The conversation was moderated by Elizabeth Texeira, Vice President of Social Impact at American Student Assistance (ASA).

The session explored the growing need for robust career navigation systems to help young people make informed choices across a wide array of post-secondary options. Panelists shared insights from policy, practice, and lived experience, discussing actionable solutions for scaling these systems equitably. The conversation highlighted early findings from a forthcoming policy report focused on funding and advocacy strategies and showcased examples of cross-sector collaboration—from government to philanthropy to the private sector. Together, they examined how to shape sustainable policies and investments to ensure all learners have access to high-quality career guidance.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Lisa Marsh Ryerson, President of Southern New Hampshire University; Richard Vedder, Senior Fellow & Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus at the Independent Institute and Ohio University; John Katzman, CEO of Noodle Partners PBC; and Scott Carlson, Senior Writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education. The conversation was moderated by Kate Sutherland, Managing Director at Tyton Partners.

The session explored the implications of a major shift in higher education: the recent approval of a 90-credit bachelor’s degree at Johnson and Wales University. Panelists examined what this move away from the traditional 120-credit, four-year structure could mean for the future of postsecondary education. The discussion addressed its potential to reduce time and cost for students, revitalize traditional residential programs, better serve non-traditional adult learners, and challenge long-held norms around credit transfer and competency-based education. The conversation raised an essential question—does this signal a moment of transformative change in higher education, or is it merely a stepping stone toward more radical innovation?