EdSurge Advisory Board

EdSurge has appointed six new members to its Advisory Board, including Todd Frankel, Patrick Harris II, Nneka McGee, Ramona Schindelheim, Avery Thrush, and Manoush Zomorodi. According to EdSurge Editor-in-Chief Sarah McKibben, the board will provide strategic guidance on newsroom priorities and emerging issues like AI in teaching and learning.

The new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the board, with backgrounds in journalism, education, and research. As reported by EdSurge, the board will serve as a vital resource for the EdSurge newsroom, offering strategic insights and industry perspectives across all areas of coverage.

Meet the New Members

The new members of the Advisory Board have diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. Todd Frankel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at The Washington Post, while Patrick Harris II is a storyteller and educator who has written for EdSurge in the past.

Areas of Expertise

The new members have a range of areas of expertise, including education policy, artificial intelligence, and the future of work. The following table summarizes their areas of expertise:

According to EdSurge, the board will provide strategic guidance on newsroom priorities and emerging issues, while respecting the editorial independence of the newsroom. As stated by Patrick Harris II, he hopes to use his new involvement as a board member to support EdSurge's efforts to highlight student and teacher innovation.

Expectations from the Board

The new members have expressed their expectations from the board, with Nneka McGee stating that the EdSurge Advisory Board provides an opportunity to be part of the conversation on emerging issues in education. Manoush Zomorodi has also expressed her respect for the work of EdSurge and its readers, and her desire to support them in figuring out the next chapter for education and tech.

As reported by EdSurge, the board will act as a strategic, high-level advisory body, with members providing strategic guidance while holding no editorial influence or veto power on published content. The board's expertise will be invaluable in shaping the narrative around the future of work and the role education must play in preparing learners and workers for the changing economy, as stated by Ramona Schindelheim.