In the first episode of Season 2, host Chad Merck and co-host Marc-André Groulx sit down with Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, to explore how AI is transforming the classroom. Sal shares the story of Khan Academy’s evolution from tutoring his cousins to empowering millions of learners worldwide, and how its AI-powered tutor, Khanmigo, is redefining personalized education. They discussed responsible AI in schools, the future of teaching, and how the partnership with Microsoft is enabling Khan Academy to offer free, world-class tools to teachers globally. Sal also offers a glimpse into what’s next, from the Khan Academy Reimagined platform to innovations in writing, assessments, and early learning.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• The ways Microsoft’s partnership is expanding access to Khan Academy worldwide
• Why Sal believes AI can make teachers more valuable, not replace them.
• The challenges and opportunities of bringing AI safely into schools

Some Questions We Ask:

• What has remained constant at Khan Academy as the platform has scaled?
• How did you approach the challenges of working directly with school systems?
• What have you learned about how students engage best with AI tools?

Resources:

View Sal Khan on LinkedIn

View Marc-André Groulx on LinkedIn

View Chad Merck on LinkedIn

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