{"podcast":{"title":"Voices for Excellence","slug":"voices-for-excellence-6300546","podcast_index_feed_id":6300546,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/voices-for-excellence/","website_url":"https://pod.co/voices-for-excellence","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/afecbc2c-9939-4ffd-9570-ccba4bf9d668/voices-for-excellence.jpg","author":"Dr. Michael T Conner","episode_count":130,"summary":"Welcome to Voices for Excellence , hosted by Dr. Michael Conners, where we explore the dynamic world of education, leadership, and innovation. This podcast offers in-depth conversations with thought leaders, educators, and industry experts, providing listeners with actionable insights and strategies to drive excellence in their fields. Season 3 continues our journey with a focus on cutting-edge topics like diversity in education , equality and inclusion , the impact of AI in the classroom , and transformative leadership strategies . Each episode is designed to inspire educators, leaders, and professionals committed to fostering positive change and achieving outstanding results. Across all seasons, Voices for Excellence delves into: Innovative educational practices and strategies Leadership development and personal growth Diversity and inclusion in the educational landscape The role of technology and AI in modern learning environments Join us for thought-provoking discussions and gain valuable perspectives on how to excel in today’s rapidly evolving world. Whether you’re an educator, a leader, or simply passionate about making a difference, this podcast provides the tools and inspi…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:19:34.098078+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546"},"episode":{"title":"Beyond the Algorithm - Kunal Dalal on Raising Creative, Connected Learners in an AI World","slug":"beyond-the-algorithm-kunal-dalal-on-raising-creative-connected-learners-in-an-ai-world","published_at":"2025-11-24T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546/beyond-the-algorithm-kunal-dalal-on-raising-creative-connected-learners-in-an-ai-world","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/voices-for-excellence-6300546","url":"https://pod.co/voices-for-excellence","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f82aafaa-9f5b-4ae3-9021-cb1030b758eb.mp3","summary":"What does it mean to be a parent in the age of AI? On this episode of Voices for Excellence, Dr. Michael Conner is joined by Kunal Dalal, a visionary educator, founder of AI Parentology, and one of today’s most important thinkers shaping the intersection of artificial intelligence and learning. With roots in both classroom teaching and education innovation, Kunal is not just exploring how AI can transform education—he’s modeling it in deeply human and personal ways. From building micro-schools inspired by his own child’s learning to facilitating rich, AI-infused family experiences that teach solidarity, creativity, and agency, Kunal is rewriting the narrative of what education—at home and in schools—can be. Dr. Conner and Kunal unpack how AI can serve not as a replacement for human connection, but as a mirror and catalyst for more meaningful, culturally responsive, and student-centered learning. This expansive, joyful conversation looks beyond compliance-driven systems to explore how schools can reimagine themselves as laboratories of self-efficacy, equity, and innovation—while also holding space for the very real fears and complexities this moment brings. What you’ll learn in this episode: Bold leadership isn’t top-down—it’s about followership and listening to the true architects of the future: students. Why embracing AI means leaning into uncertainty, creativity, and co-agency—not replicating factory models of the past. How micro-schools can ignite community-based innovation that’s student-designed, culturally grounded, and deeply personal. How algorithmic reflections force us to confront the systemic gaps, silences, and prejudices embedded in our society—and how we must respond. The power of AI to co-create with children—using dreams, art, questions, and storytellin…","meta_description":"What does it mean to be a parent in the age of AI? 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