I'm A.J. Juliani. As a father of four crazy kids, author, and a public school teacher (turned Director of Innovation) I'm sharing strategies, resources, interviews, rants, and practical ways to innovate right now. We look at all the innovative solutions you wish they taught you in grad school, and how to bring back creativity into our schools today (oh, and we definitely have fun while doing it!).
Next Gen Schools #2 - ALPHA: A Student's Perspective (The Next Gen School Everyone Is Talking About)
Jan 12, 2026
What does school look like from the perspective of a student who decided "the traditional way" wasn't working? Kate from "Austin Scholar" joins A.J. to discuss her journey from a traditional high school to a self-directed learning model.
They dive deep into how AI is changing the landscape for students, the importance...
Jan 4, 2026
Ira David Socol is an educator, former police officer, and author of "Designed to Fail". In this first episode of Next Gen Schools we explore how our current version of "schooling" was designed, and if we need a new version (hint: we most likely do, but not how you think).
Designed to Fail: A History of Education in the...