Innovation and entrepreneurship are everywhere these days. Schools are talking about nurturing young entrepreneurs, colleges are searching for ways to spark fresh ideas, and companies are racing to find their AI edge. But much of what we call “innovation” is still happening at the surface. Learners are quick to replicate, copy, or automate. A study…
Assessments, Challenges, and the Best Possible Practice In our last article, we broke down the design principles of effective interdisciplinary programs. But there’s one thing even good design can’t sidestep: how to measure what really matters. The Problem with Measuring Complex Learning In most education and corporate training, assessment is straightforward: test the knowledge, grade…
Principles, Processes, and Global Models In the first part of this series, we explored why interdisciplinary thinking is now a core survival skill. In this second article, we focus on the architecture of programs that make it possible. Why “Interdisciplinary” Often Fails in Practice Most educators and employers agree: the problems we need people to solve…
This article is part of a three-part series on building interdisciplinary capability for schools, universities, and employers — from the urgent need, to design, to assessment. Work is getting messier. AI is automating routine tasks. Global markets shift overnight. New industries — gaming, synthetic biology, climate-tech — are scaling before universities can create degree programs…
A Scalable Solution Ready for Implementation India is in the midst of a foundational literacy crisis. While primary school enrollment stands at a strong 92%, the majority of children struggle to read at grade level. According to ASER 2024, just 23.4% of Class 3 students in government schools can read a simple Class 2-level story.…
This article was published in The Times of India Education section on 25th July 2025. Teachers are evolving into learning coaches in AI-driven classrooms, interpreting data to personalize education. Equipped with AI tools and data insights, they proactively address learning gaps and tailor instruction. While technology offers valuable support, the teacher’s empathy and contextual understanding…
This article was originally published in The Guardian, titled ‘Priming students for work: how industry collaboration supercharges learning at Derby International Business School’. We present here a summary and key takeaways. At EducAI8, we believe that the future of learning will be built at the intersection of AI, industry, and academia. Derby’s program is an…