The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA
Ideas&Insights
Ideas&Insights Presents
Helping Kids Thrive in an Age of AI with Rebecca Winthrop
Generative AI is rapidly reshaping how young people learn, connect, and understand themselves. From AI tutors and creative tools to always-on digital companions, these technologies promise new opportunities, but also raise urgent questions about children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. Rather than focusing on whether children should use AI, how do we ensure AI strengthens—rather than undermines—young people’s capacity to think, relate, and thrive?
To address this, Rebecca will share evidence-based recommendations for fostering meaningful, human-centered learning in the age of AI, providing attendees with practical strategies to keep their children on the path to motivation, well-being, and academic flourishing.
Rebecca Winthrop is a leading global authority on education, the director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. She is dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in life, work, and as an engaged citizen. She leads cutting-edge research and initiatives aimed at transforming education systems around the world to better support children's learning and development.
Rebecca is a trusted advisor to both school communities and national and international organizations. Her expertise is sought by many including parent networks, schools, district education leaders, the White House, the United Nations, and Fortune 500 companies. Her work is centered on developing and advocating for evidence-based strategies that bring people together—families, educators, policymakers, and companies—to help children maximize their potential. She holds a PhD from Columbia University’s Teachers College, an MA from its School of International and Public Affairs, and a BA from Swarthmore College.
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Event Details
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location
The event will take place at Fay School's Primary Dining Commons inside the Primary School Building.
Parking
Please park in Harlow Circle, which can be accessed via Fay School's East Entrance. Click here for directions to the East Entrance, located at 23 Middle Road in Southborough, MA.
Who Can Attend
This event is free to attend and open to the public, but registration is required.
The event will only be offered in-person. A virtual program is not available and it will not be recorded.
Who Can Attend
This event is free to attend and open to the public, but registration is required.
The event will only be offered in-person. A virtual program is not available and it will not be recorded.
Questions? Contact Nicole Casey at 508-490-8204 or ncasey@fayschool.org.
Fay School's Ideas&Insights Speaker Series welcomes experts in education, child development, and parenting to share research, tools, and inspiration with parents and families.
Previous speakers:
Dr. Maria Trozzi: "Developmentally Appropriate Disasters" (2026)
Dr. Rachel Kramer: "Setting Healthy Boundaries and Supporting Independence" (2025)
Brooklyn Raney: "One Trusted Adult" (2025)
Dr. Michele Borba: "Thrivers" (2024)
Phyllis Fagell: "Raising Middle Schoolers" (2024)
Dr. Devorah Heitner: "Growing Up in Public" (2023)
Dr. Rachel Kramer: "Building Resilience and Managing Big Emotions" (2023)
Dan Goods: "Seeing the Unseen" (2022)
Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" (2022)
David Epstein: "Range - Why Generalists Thrive in a Specialized World" (2019)
Dr. Madeline Levine: "Teach Your Children Well" (2019)
Dr. Richard Ginsburg: “Youth Sports Specialization: What Parents Need to Know” (2018)
Dr. Julie Lythcott-Haims: "How to Raise an Adult" (2018)
Ron Lieber: "The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money” (2017)
Dr. Rob Evans: "Raising Healthy Children in Challenging Times" (2017)
Previous speakers:
Dr. Maria Trozzi: "Developmentally Appropriate Disasters" (2026)
Dr. Rachel Kramer: "Setting Healthy Boundaries and Supporting Independence" (2025)
Brooklyn Raney: "One Trusted Adult" (2025)
Dr. Michele Borba: "Thrivers" (2024)
Phyllis Fagell: "Raising Middle Schoolers" (2024)
Dr. Devorah Heitner: "Growing Up in Public" (2023)
Dr. Rachel Kramer: "Building Resilience and Managing Big Emotions" (2023)
Dan Goods: "Seeing the Unseen" (2022)
Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" (2022)
David Epstein: "Range - Why Generalists Thrive in a Specialized World" (2019)
Dr. Madeline Levine: "Teach Your Children Well" (2019)
Dr. Richard Ginsburg: “Youth Sports Specialization: What Parents Need to Know” (2018)
Dr. Julie Lythcott-Haims: "How to Raise an Adult" (2018)
Ron Lieber: "The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money” (2017)
Dr. Rob Evans: "Raising Healthy Children in Challenging Times" (2017)
Katie Greer: "How Do We Keep Our Kids Safe in This Technology-Driven World?" (2016 and 2023)
Dr. Michael Thompson: "How to Raise Responsible Children" (2015)
Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige: "Taking Back Childhood: Helping Children Thrive in Challenging Times" (2014)
Jessica Lahey: "The Gift of Failure" (2013)
Dr. Michael Thompson: "How to Raise Responsible Children" (2015)
Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige: "Taking Back Childhood: Helping Children Thrive in Challenging Times" (2014)
Jessica Lahey: "The Gift of Failure" (2013)
48 MAIN STREET
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
main number 508-490-8250
admission 508-490-8201
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
main number 508-490-8250
admission 508-490-8201
