Read Dr. Boston’s posts offering his insights into higher education, K-12 education, and technology.
I’ve been following the developments of generative AI tools since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022. I have no idea how many articles I’ve written about advancements and applications of LLMs. Occasionally, I’ll write about a personal project and my assessment of the capabilities of the AI tool versus…
I’ve been following the developments of generative AI tools since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022. I have no idea how many articles I’ve written about advancements and applications…
At nearly 400 pages, the 2026 Stanford AI Index is the ninth iteration of an annual report from the Stanford Center for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. I have written about the…
Over the past few months, I’ve become a more avid follower and reader of essays published on Substack. A recent essay by Brendan McCord, You Are Not a Function, argues something that…
For nearly a decade, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has published quarterly and annual reports on labor market outcomes for recent college graduates. A footnote to the most…
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the value of a liberal arts education in the age of AI. Citing the importance of critical thinking, analytical reasoning, persuasive…
A recent Kenneth Whyte post I read cited a startling statistic: more than four million books were published in the U.S. in a single year. That figure, drawn from industry reporting,…
For more than a century, the American bachelor’s degree has been defined not by what students learn, but by how long they sit in classrooms. Thanks to the Carnegie Foundation’s…
When my twin daughters were recruited by colleges, they were advised to apply to the business school because it was harder to transfer into the business school once they were…
Parents are understandably anxious. Artificial intelligence is moving quickly. Tools that did not exist three years ago can now draft memos, analyze financial statements, generate computer code, design marketing campaigns,…
The evolution of higher education, from traditional, four-year programs to non-traditional, online approaches.
The role of private and public, online universities and online programs in extending educational opportunities to underserved communities.
Emerging theories, practices, and outcomes in American grade schools and high schools.
Dr. Boston’s reflections on emerging trends and other hard-to-categorize topics.
New insights into why students drop out of college—and how to improve their chances of completion.
How to prepare college graduates for future workforce opportunities as well as position employees for a lifetime of reskilling and upskilling.
