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AI, Human Connection, and the Future of Boarding Schools with Susan Baldridge
On today’s episode of Roll Call, Brian and Josh welcome Dr. Susan Baldridge, Executive Director of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of boarding schools and the challenges school leaders are navigating today.   Susan shares her perspective on the evolving “triple threat” faculty model, changing workforce expectations, staff wellness, residential life, enrollment pressures, and the growing role of AI in education. The discussion explores how schools are balancing long-standing traditions with modern realities, from professionalizing dorm life to helping students develop the uniquely human skills that technology cannot replace.   They also dive into international enrollment trends, cell phone policies, student development, and why boarding schools may become even more valuable in an age where information is instantly available. If you're interested in leadership, education, and what schools need to do to prepare students for the future, this episode is worth the listen.   Show notes:   00:00 — Welcome + Susan Baldridge introduction   03:00 — Is the traditional boarding school model changing?   07:30 — Staff wellness, burnout, and workforce expectations   13:00 — Professionalizing residential life   18:55 — AI, human connection, and the boarding school advantage   24:40 — The “drawbridge” approach to AI in schools   27:10 — Cell phones, self-discipline, and student development   37:45 — Enrollment trends and international recruitment   44:25 — The challenges facing smaller schools   48:25 — Why Susan remains hopeful about education   Learn more about TABS and Susan Baldridge: https://www.tabs.org/new-executive-director/  
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