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Michael B. Horn

Speaker, writer, advisor, and thought leader on the future of education Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education

Michael Horn speaks and writes about the future of education and works with a portfolio of education organizations to improve the life of each and every student. He is the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a non-profit think tank, and he serves as a principal consultant for Entangled Solutions, which offers innovation services to higher education institutions. Horn is also the host of the Future of Education podcast, presented by MarketScale.

MBA, General Management 2004-2006
BA, History 1998-2002

Recent Posts

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Class Disrupted

Generative AI tools Is Taking On the Tedious Tasks—Freeing Teachers to Inspire, Mentor, and Elevate Student Thinking

Michael Horn - May 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of engagement in education. As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly integrated into academic environments, theyre reshaping what productivity, personalization, and pedagogy look like.

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Class Disrupted

AI in the Classroom: Why AI-Powered Personalized Learning Might Not Deliver on its Promise

Michael Horn - May 19, 2025

AI is everywhereand it's evolving rapidly. From predictive algorithms to large language models like ChatGPT, artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, communicate, and learn.

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Education & EdTech

A Skills-First Model Without Student Debt: How MedCerts Is Tackling the Healthcare Staffing Crisis With Tech-Driven Training

Michael Horn - May 16, 2025

A growing healthcare staffing crisis is forcing institutions to rethink how the next generation of clinical talent is trained. A study by Mercer and Lightcast, cited by the American Hospital Association, projects that the U.

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Class Disrupted

AI in Education Can Democratize Expertise—But Only If Systems Evolve

Michael Horn - May 14, 2025

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in our everyday lives, AI and education are becoming more tightly intertwined. Many teachers and students are experimenting with AI in education, from personalized tutoring tools to automated lesson planning.

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Class Disrupted

Classroom AI: Who Should It Serve First—Teachers or Students?

Michael Horn - May 12, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming nearly every sector, and education is no exception. As AI capabilities evolve, tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and Meta have increasingly showcased education as a core use case in product rollouts.

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Education & EdTech

Debt-Free and Results-First: ACE Is Rewriting the Rules of Higher Ed

Michael Horn - May 9, 2025

As student loan debt surpasses $1.7 trillion nationwide, cracks in the traditional higher education model are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

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