Education Got There First? Plus OBC Vibes, AI, & Fish Porn!

My colleague Marissa Mission and I sat down with Ben Kornell to talk AI and ed tech for his Ed Tech Insiders podcast. We ranged across a few things including my belief that human aspects this work, not tools, will ultimately be the differentiator and best competitive moat for vendors. ICYMI – On a BW Linkedin Live Reed Hastings, Mike Goldstein, and I talked AI tutoring and what to expect (or not expect). It’s an interesting conversation because Reed’s deep faith in the transforming power of technology against the pedestrian realities of the system today is a real tension. You can watch here. Earlier this month I wrote about why we should not Roe Plyler and instead persuade people that it’s a good idea for all kids to be in school, whatever their immigration status. Want Eduwonk.com in your inbox via Substack? Sign up for free newsletter version here. OBC is Teacher Evaluation? Outcome-based contracting is clearly having a moment. It’s driven in part by frustration about edtech and…