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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Stay informed on the community conversations, leadership engagements, and current events that strengthen our mission. Our blog highlights how BTR TMRW collaborates with local organizations, public leaders, and advocates to expand inclusive education and workforce pathways.
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Back to the Basics: Thoughts on AI, Education, and What It Means to Be Human
A weekend in the redwoods with no cell service gave me space to reflect on what we risk losing in the age of AI. This piece explores how education must evolve without losing the human skills that make it meaningful — communication, curiosity, and community.
Transforming Special Education for Students with ID
AI has the potential to redefine how we support students with intellectual disabilities. Discover how adaptive learning tools and data-driven insights can help educators create more inclusive and impactful learning environments.
Educating the AI Generation
As educators, we must adapt to the changing landscape of technology and learning. Banning AI in the classroom might feel right, but it overlooks the deeper challenge: helping students thrive in a world where AI is part of daily life. Let’s explore how to integrate these tools, so we don’t just keep up—we lead.
We Have an Office! A Big Step for BTR TMRW on the Ohlone College Campus
Big news: BTR TMRW now has its first official office—right here on the Ohlone College campus in Fremont. It’s a small step, but a meaningful one as we continue building inclusive pathways for students with intellectual disabilities.
A Speech for the Educators Who Carry Us
This week, I had the honor of speaking at the Mission Valley SELPA Special Education Recognition Awards. What started as a deeply personal reflection turned into a heartfelt thank-you to the educators who show up every day for our kids—and for parents like me, who sometimes need that extra bit of hope to keep going.