What Is School Preparing Us For?
If AI can answer almost anything, what is school actually for? Dr. SallyAnn Gray draws on more than twenty-five years in education to argue that preparing students for an AI-driven future requires a fundamental shift — from teaching them to memorize answers toward helping them know themselves, discover their purpose, and develop the resilience to navigate a world without a rubric. Dr. SallyAnn Gray is a Transition Specialist with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, designing supports that help students navigate life, career, and purpose after high school. Born and raised in Jamaica, she holds a doctoral degree from Delaware State University and was named Special Education Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Learning Resources System in 2023. She is a trained special educator with more than twenty-five years of experience committed to helping students shift their mindset and walk confidently in their purpose.