# Just Thinking… about Reimagining Education for the AI Era with the Human Intelligence Movement

By MarketScale · Published 2025-04-24 · Updated 2026-03-25 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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> Educators are shifting focus from knowledge retention to cultivating the distinctly human skills that will matter most when AI handles routine tasks

## Key points

- Educators are shifting focus from knowledge retention to cultivating the distinctly human skills that will matter most when AI handles routine tasks

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As [artificial intelligence reshapes education](https://marketscale.com/industries/boxlight/the-power-of-ai-in-the-classroom/), work, and daily life, educators are grappling with how to prepare students for a future where human skills—not just knowledge—will be paramount. In fact, a growing number of reports highlight that employers increasingly value collaboration, [communication](https://www.icims.com/company/newsroom/new-research-defines-the-soft-skills-that-matter-most-to-employers/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), and [emotional intelligence](https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2024/04/04/soft-skills-in-the-workplace) over memorized content. Amid this transformation, the **Human Intelligence Movement** is gaining traction as a grassroots call for reimagining how we teach and learn.

So, what does it really mean to equip students with “human intelligence” in an AI-driven world—and how can our schools rise to meet the moment?

In this episode of [*Just Thinking*](https://marketscale.com/shows/just-thinking/), host [Kevin Dougherty](https://marketscale.com/kevin-dougherty/) speaks with [Dr. Michelle Ament](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleament/), Co-President of the [Human Intelligence Movement](https://humanintelligencemovement.org/). Together, they explore why now is the time for bold change in education—and how we move from theory to action.

Main topics of conversation…

- **Outdated education models:** Dr. Ament argues that schools are still stuck in a "knowledge era" mindset, preparing students for a world that no longer exists. Instead, she advocates for realigning education around application, critical thinking, and adaptability.
- **Redefining assessment and success:** Traditional assessments focus on knowledge acquisition, but the Human Intelligence Movement calls for measuring skills like emotional intelligence, adaptability, and collaboration—key competencies for future-ready learners.
- **Learning through doing:** Dr. Ament champions experiential, student-driven learning. Whether it's student-run banks or real-world problem-solving, she shares how hands-on, relevant learning inspires deeper engagement and skill-building.

> Schools are still stuck in a "knowledge era" mindset, preparing students for a world that no longer exists.

### About the Guest

**Dr. Michelle Ament**, EdD, is an education leader with deep expertise in experiential learning, human-centered curriculum design, and systems-level transformation. As Chief Academic Officer at **ProSolve**, she pioneered a K–8 human skills curriculum and developed the **Learning, Experienced (LXP)** model to embed real-world problem solving and social-emotional learning into schools. In her role as Co-President of the **Human Intelligence Movement**, she is leading a national effort to shift education away from standardized assessments toward a future that prioritizes adaptability, critical thinking, and collaboration in an AI-driven world.

Tags: AI in education, Dr. Michelle Ament, Human Intelligence Movement, Just Thinking, Kevin Dougherty

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