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AI, Education, and Equity: Innovation at a Crossroads

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How can artificial intelligence reshape education - and equity - in an era of declining foreign aid and mounting humanitarian challenges? In this episode of Road to GEM, host Felicity Powell (Harvard Graduate School of Education) sits down with education and international development experts Dr. Rob Jenkins (Harvard University, formerly UNICEF), Ellen (Program Specialist, UNICEF Learning Passport), and Chris Henderson (Geneva Graduate Institute) for a timely, solution-focused conversation. Together, they explore: The transformational promise—and real risks—of AI in fragile and low-resource education settings Why education remains a cornerstone of global equity, even as funding shrinks Lessons from past technology rollouts, and how AI could either widen or close the digital divide How public-private partnerships like UNICEF’s Learning Passport with Microsoft are rethinking access, inclusion, and innovation The critical role of teachers—and the dangers of leaving them out of the tech revolution Whether you're passionate about education, technology, development, or all three, this conversation offers sharp insights into the urgent decisions shaping the future of learning worldwide. Join us as we ask: How can we ensure that emerging technologies uplift the most marginalized—and not leave them further behind? Felicity Powell (Host): Ed.M. Candidate specialising in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship with a focus on International Development and Education in Emergencies. Dr. Robert Jenkins: Former Global Director for Education at UNICEF and current faculty member at HGSE. Expertise and >30 years of experience in international development and humanitarian education. Dr. Chris Henderson: Researcher and practitioner with extensive experience in education in emergencies (EiE) and teacher development. Currently finalising his PhD at Columbia, bringing deep insights from the field. https://www.christopherhenderson.org/ Ellen Eun: Program Specialist with the Learning Passport team at UNICEF, playing a key role in the global expansion and implementation of the digital learning programme.

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