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Is College Still the Goal? Jeff McCoy Has a Different Idea
In this episode of On The Clock, host Todd Dallas Lamb sits down with Jeff McCoy, the Associate Superintendent of Greenville County Schools and a nationally recognized education leader, at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. As a second-time guest—and now a proud member of the show’s “two-timers club”—McCoy opens up about his career journey, his passion for public education, and the transformative power of AI in schools.
McCoy shares insights from his extensive work leading one of South Carolina’s largest school districts, overseeing everything from academic innovation to special education and career readiness. He reflects on the pivotal shift in K–12 education that values career and technical education (CTE) alongside college pathways, highlighting Greenville’s "Graduation Plus" initiative—where over 75% of students graduate with college credits or industry certifications.
The conversation dives deep into the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, where McCoy emphasizes the need for "ethical AI" in the classroom. He challenges schools to teach responsible use of emerging tools while avoiding further exacerbation of opportunity gaps for underserved students.
Looking ahead, McCoy discusses his new role as Chief Education Officer at ERDI, a national organization connecting edtech innovators with education leaders. He reflects on what’s next in instructional design for Generation Alpha and the pressing need to reimagine engagement in an era of distraction.
Key Moments
00:00 Embracing Public School Education
05:42 Closing Education Achievement Gaps
07:31 Impact of Mobility on Education
12:39 Navigating Market Saturation for Startups
15:07 Innovative Instructional Leadership for Gen Alpha
16:44 Phone Etiquette for Young Interns
Connect with Jeff McCoy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmccoygcs
Website: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/
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In this episode of On The Clock, host Todd Dallas Lamb sits down with Jeff McCoy, the Associate Superintendent of Greenville County Schools and a nationally recognized education leader, at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. As a second-time guest—and now a proud member of the show’s “two-timers club”—McCoy opens up about his career journey, his passion for public education, and the transformative power of AI in schools.
McCoy shares insights from his extensive work leading one of South Carolina’s largest school districts, overseeing everything from academic innovation to special education and career readiness. He reflects on the pivotal shift in K–12 education that values career and technical education (CTE) alongside college pathways, highlighting Greenville’s "Graduation Plus" initiative—where over 75% of students graduate with college credits or industry certifications.
The conversation dives deep into the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, where McCoy emphasizes the need for "ethical AI" in the classroom. He challenges schools to teach responsible use of emerging tools while avoiding further exacerbation of opportunity gaps for underserved students.
Looking ahead, McCoy discusses his new role as Chief Education Officer at ERDI, a national organization connecting edtech innovators with education leaders. He reflects on what’s next in instructional design for Generation Alpha and the pressing need to reimagine engagement in an era of distraction.
Key Moments
00:00 Embracing Public School Education
05:42 Closing Education Achievement Gaps
07:31 Impact of Mobility on Education
12:39 Navigating Market Saturation for Startups
15:07 Innovative Instructional Leadership for Gen Alpha
16:44 Phone Etiquette for Young Interns
Connect with Jeff McCoy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmccoygcs
Website: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/