End of Average--"Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant possibility—it is here, redefining how students learn, how teachers teach, and how schools operate. AI has the power to personalize education at an unprecedented scale, detect learning gaps in real time, and support emotional intelligence development. Yet, its rise comes when student anxiety, political division, and social media’s relentless influence make the classroom more challenging than ever.
This book explores the dual reality of AI in education: a transformative tool with limitless potential, arriving in an era of cultural and institutional upheaval. With AI, we can free educators from administrative burdens, assess non-traditional skills, and create adaptive learning environments that meet students where they are. But if misused—or ignored—it risks further exacerbating inequities, eroding trust, and widening opportunity gaps.
Through research, firsthand educator accounts, and real-world AI applications, this book tackles the hard questions:
Can AI bridge opportunity gaps, or will it deepen them?
How do we balance innovation with human connection?
What role must educators play in guiding AI’s ethical and practical use?
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The Perfect Fit
Navigating AI in Schools: A Field Guide for Leaders is more than a collection of ideas or tips—it’s a practical guide for school systems looking to implement Ubiquitous Knowledge (UK) thoughtfully and effectively. This resource is a companion to my earlier book “The End of Average. AI Driven Learning: Personalized, Engaging, Unstoppable” and is designed to help educational leaders assess readiness across key domains: infrastructure, data security, instructional alignment, teacher preparedness, student preparedness, community preparedness, and long-term financial planning. Each chapter includes rubrics and survey tools to support self-assessment and decision-making.
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Navigating AI in Schools - A Field Guide for Leaders
About the Author
Sara Easter, founder and longtime President of Communications by Design, Inc., led the organization for 33 years with a powerful and consistent vision: transforming educational systems through innovative technology solutions paired with research-based professional development for teachers and leaders. Drawing from her experience as a middle school English teacher, Sara brings a grounded, empathetic perspective—deeply attuned to the realities of the classroom and the evolving challenges educators face.
Under her leadership, Communications by Design became a trusted partner to districts nationwide, renowned for its ability to bridge the gap between pedagogy and technology in ways that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes. Sara’s steadfast commitment to equity and access has driven every initiative, ensuring that innovation benefits all learners.
Now on her “second mountain,” Sara is focused on building momentum for system-wide personalized learning powered by AI. She has also discovered a deep love for writing, crafting books that challenge and inspire leaders toward bold, transformational change. As a keynote speaker, Sara offers clarity, passion, and hope to education leaders ready to reimagine what’s possible.
