Episdoe 4 - Designing Deeper Learning & Embracing AI in Education: A Conversation with Craig Perrier

SupportED Learning Podcast

In this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, Dr. Joe Sebestyen sits down with veteran educator and curriculum leader Craig Perrier from Fairfax County Public Schools. With more than 25 years of experience across local, state, federal, and international levels, Craig offers a timely perspective on how history and civics education are evolving in a post-pandemic world.

The conversation dives into the shift from traditional multiple-choice testing toward performance-based assessments that promote critical thinking, civic engagement, and deeper learning. Craig shares how AI tools like MagicSchool and Napkin AI are reshaping how educators design lessons, differentiate instruction, and connect classroom content to real-world applications. He also discusses how Fairfax County is approaching curriculum reform with a forward-thinking lens, positioning students to become informed, empowered citizens in the 21st century.

Whether you're a history teacher, school administrator, or education innovator, this episode provides actionable insights into what’s working now in social studies instruction—and where it’s headed next.

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