{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Beyond The Syllabus","title":"Building Future-Ready Learning Through AI, Personalization & Student Purpose with Josh Satterfield","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2126,"description":"In this episode of Beyond the Syllabus, host Aidan McDowell sits down with Josh Satterfield, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum at Woodhaven-Brownstown School District in Michigan. With experience as a teacher, coach, technology leader, and district administrator, Josh shares how his district is building systems that prioritize student learning, teacher collaboration, and meaningful innovation.From MTSS and personalized learning to AI literacy and student engagement, Josh offers practical insights into what it takes to support over 5,400 students across eight schools. The conversation explores how schools can balance technology with human connection, create effective intervention systems, and empower students to become active participants in their learning.Josh also reflects on the importance of purpose, discovery-based learning, and why the future of education must move beyond passive consumption toward student ownership and real-world problem solving.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why relationships and coaching experiences inspired Josh’s journey into educationHow Woodhaven-Brownstown approaches MTSS and skill-based interventionsThe challenge of balancing remediation with grade-level learningHow districts can thoughtfully implement AI without sacrificing critical thinkingWhy AI literacy is becoming an essential skill for students and educatorsPractical strategies for building personalized learning experiencesThe importance of giving teachers time to collaborate and plan effectivelyHow schools can create meaningful student engagement beyond complianceWhy purpose evolves over time and how educators can help students discover itWhat future-ready learning environments may look like over the next 50 yearsKey Moments03:38 Supporting Learning Across Eight Schools04:53 Building Effective MTSS Systems06:47 Balancing Acceleration and Remediation07:29 Early AI Conversations in Schools09:42 Teaching AI Literacy and Responsible Use12:18 Building Teacher Capacity Around...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vQLizO-zuHhN_yl_8F8M5q5SAzcAMnE0VCouMSzuIyE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82N2Nk/NzUzZjk1MjVmMDc0/MzEwMGJlZjVlMTM1/N2FkMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}