Education

Education Commissioner Discusses AI, Math Proficiency, and Potential 4-Day School Week on Podcast

Last week, Education Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington, joined Jeffery Hernandez, CEO of National Academic Education Partners, on his podcast to discuss her vision for future-proofing education in the territory. As technology and career opportunities rapidly change, Wells-Hedrington emphasized the need to prepare students for an unknown future. "It's all about the students. Everything that I do, I always keep the students at the center," she said. "I really want to make sure that public education becomes a viable option where we're actually preparing our students for life." Wells-Hedrington has over 30 years of experience in education, having worked as a teacher, principal, and administrator. She credits her diverse background with allowing her to understand challenges at every level of the system. As commissioner, Wells-Hedrington said she aims to support teachers and ensure students have what they need to succeed. One key focus is improving literacy and math skills, which have ...