Technology

Phones significantly influence school environments, but a federal ban isn't the solution. Schools should adopt state and district policies that limit phone use during the school day, with necessary exceptions. A bell-to-bell restriction, covering class time, lunch, and study periods, is ideal. Policies must include phone storage solutions, clear consequences, and accommodations for medical needs. Emergency concerns should allow for parent contact. Equity is essential; fair re

For many students, success can feel like something that's supposed to happen after graduation. Get good grades. Get into college. Find a career. Then, maybe, start building the life you want. Mark Cuban doesn't see it that way. When The Next Seat asked the entrepreneur and investor what he would do if he were fifteen years old in 2026, his answer wasn't about getting perfect grades or chasing the next résumé booster. "Learning everything about AI." It's a simple answer, but i

Why AI Shouldn’t Replace Thinking, Why Experience Matters, and What Medicine Really Looks Like As artificial intelligence rapidly changes education and the workplace, students are constantly asking what skills will actually matter in the future. To explore those questions, The Next Seat spoke with Dr. Ravi Shah, a physician and medical educator, about AI, medicine, and the importance of real-world experience. AI Is a Tool—Not a Substitute When asked how AI is changing what