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In this Pearl, Nicholas shares his journey back into international education after eight years in the business world, emphasizing the importance of questioning outdated school practices and embracing fresh perspectives. Drawing from his own experiences, he challenges educational leaders to move beyond the default response of “it’s always been that way,” especially in the context of AI integration and school policy. Nicholas urges schools to see new questions as opportunities for innovation rather than obstacles, and closes by saying, “I’ve got 99 problems but the tech ain’t one.”
Professional positions cited were the ones held at the time of recording. The positions and schools of those quoted may have since changed.
Nicholas Pitt is a teacher at Colegia Peruano Britanico in Peru.
