Is High School Relevant In The Age of AI?

​In this episode, Nick Smoot sits down with two guests from opposite ends of the youth experience: a thoughtful teenager navigating today’s education system and a seasoned 30-something mentor who helps students get into college.

​Together, they unpack a big question: Does high school still serve its purpose in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?

​From outdated curriculums to the rise of project-based learning, from ChatGPT doing your homework to whether a diploma still matters, this conversation explores how young people are thinking about school, purpose, and the future of learning.

​Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or policy leader, this episode offers raw insights, surprising optimism, and a challenge to rethink what school should look like in a world driven by creativity and code.