Back to Resources HubAs we prepare for a new school year, three conversations continue to rise to the surface in schools across the country. They are not trends. They are not initiatives. They…
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Learning in the Age of Agentic AI: When Machines Execute, What Becomes of Mastery?
Written by: Jared Colley, Chief Innovation Officer at Mount Vernon School Last December, when I had the opportunity here in Atlanta to join an intimate group of school leaders from…
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Signals and Noise: Futures Thinking in College Admissions Counseling
Written by: Erin McCubbin, Executive Director of Student and Graduate Success, Mount Vernon School and Jared Colley, Chief Innovation Officer, Mount Vernon School Futures thinking begins with a mindset shift:…
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Designing the Future Together: Council on Innovation 2025
On November 7, 2025, Mount Vernon School welcomed leaders from across industries alongside our own Innovation Diploma students for the annual Council on Innovation. Innovation Diploma students have always partnered…
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Research, Design, and Iteration
Mount Vernon Ventures is well-known as an R&D hub at the Mount Vernon School, but what makes us unique is our proximity to and relationship with Mount Vernon School‘s day…
Extending Joy
August brings a new school year, new goals, and new memories. If you read our July newsletter, we left you with a reminder to pause, to breathe, and to notice…
Rest, Reflect, and Refuel: Summer Adventure for School Leaders
Some of our favorite summer memories include popsicles by the pool, jumping into cold ocean water, hiking & biking with friends, grilling outside, and unhurried afternoons with a good book….
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Prioritize for Impact: Lead with Reflection, Vision, and Strategy
As the school year winds down, leaders face a moment of opportunity—not just to celebrate the wins and what’s been accomplished this school year, but to lay the foundation for…
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The Future of Making: Designing for Agency with Futures Thinking
What if the most important skill for the future isn’t coding or AI literacy but the ability to create, adapt, and make meaningful solutions with our hands? Spring offers a…
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How Might We Empower Students to Shape the Futures?
In a world of rapid change and uncertainty, how can educators and leaders ensure their schools remain relevant, resilient, and ready for what’s next? What schools need right now is…
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