What an incredible morning at our Propellus AI and Education Innovation event with keynote speaker Dr. Sabba Quidwai, CEO of Designing Schools and former Apple executive. 🧱 Sabba reframed something I thought I understood: hope. Not as an emotion, but as a teachable critical-thinking skill — and one of the most human capabilities we have in the age of AI. She opened with the post-WWII origin story of Reggio Emilia: a small group of women in a destroyed Italian village who believed "children are capable, competent, and full of potential," and built a school brick by brick — mattone su mattone. They had no idea they were planting the seeds of one of the world's leading education philosophies. A few ideas that stuck with our educators: 🔹 Two kinds of hope. One is given to us conditionally ("do these things and you'll be rewarded"). The other is the hope you build yourself — when the path isn't clear, you notice a problem, and you decide I can figure this out. 🔹 Agency is the differentiator. We have a human agency crisis — not enough people who believe they can figure things out. People with agency see, dream, and achieve. 🔹 Prompt the human before the machine. Through her SPARK framework and design thinking, Sabba showed how AI can scaffold the messy middle — but problem-framing, curiosity, and leadership stay with us. 🔹 The interview question of the future: "Tell me a story about a time you figured something out." Beginning, messy middle, and end. This connects directly to the work we're doing in @WichitaUSD259 — from Creative Minds to our student showcases, where kids narrate their productive struggle, not just polish a final product. Grateful to everyone who helped make this happen, and to our educators for an energizing roundtable on AI, agency, accessibility, and what learning should look like next. @WichitaStateCED @mrs_smoke @askMsQ The future is already here — it just isn't evenly distributed yet. Let's change that. 💛 #AIinEducation #DesigningSchools #StudentAgency #Propellus #WichitaPublicSchools #FutureReady #WPSProud

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AI is not just changing the tools we use. It is changing the questions we ask, the learning experiences we design, and the opportunities we create for students. I’m excited to share that Wichita Public Schools is continuing this work through our upcoming AI Summit, bringing educators together to explore what is possible when technology serves teaching, learning, and human creativity. We are especially excited to welcome Dr. Sabba Quidwai as a featured speaker. Her work around design thinking, AI, and future-ready learning aligns so well with the conversations educators need right now: not just “What can AI do?” but “What should learning become?” At Wichita Public Schools, our goal is not to chase every new tool. Our goal is to build confidence, curiosity, and capacity across our system so educators feel prepared to lead through change. This summit is about practical ideas, shared learning, and helping teachers design meaningful experiences for students in an AI-rich world. propellus.wichitapublicschoo… @WichitaStateCED @WichitaUSD259 @mrs_smoke @askMsQ #AISummit #Propellus #WichitaPublicSchools #EdTech #AIinEducation #FutureReadyLearning #TeacherLeadership #DigitalLearning #WPSProud

What an incredible week! We are still buzzing from the energy of the Propellus #AI Summit, a landmark event hosted in partnership between @WichitaStateCAS & @WichitaUSD259. A huge thank you to our brilliant keynote speakers, @wilmotjason & @GeriGillespy, for anchoring the day with such powerful insights. And of course, a special shout-out to our amazing "hype squad" of pre-service teachers who brought infectious enthusiasm to the entire event! The core theme was powerful: "an adaptive mindset cannot be acquired... It must be attained". When thinking about Ai and it's effect on skills such as coding - these come to mind: Embrace Change: History shows that new technologies expand the number of creators, and we must avoid a rigid mindset to keep from being left behind. Empowerment through AI: AI will empower more people to code and create, making it a more essential skill, not a lesser one. Build Your Skills: The future belongs to those who build foundational skills while also mastering the latest AI tools to become "superhuman" in their work. Thank you to everyone who participated. Let's carry this momentum forward! @mrs_smoke #PropellusAISummit #AIinEducation #WichitaState #WichitaPublicSchools #FutureReady #AdaptiveMindset

Thank you to those who made Day 1 of the Propellus Tech Summit a success! Today’s conversations sparked ideas, challenged perspectives, and built new connections. Excited for what Day 2 will bring! #propellus2025 #wichitastatecas #ShockersUp

Ready set Propellus! Listening to @jasonwilmont from @canva. AI Creativity= future skills. Creativity is as important as literacy! #propellus2025

We’re #WPSProud to partner with the WSU College of Applied Sciences to host the Propellus AI Tech Summit today and tomorrow at WSU. More than 300 attendees will dive into interactive sessions featuring cutting-edge tools such as Canva, Canvas, Adobe, and AI. @WichitaStateCAS @canva @Adobe @canvas #propellus2025

Get ready to be inspired! TOMORROW, May 28th, Propellus 2025 in Wichita features: Wednesday Keynote: Insights from @wilmotjason at @CanvaEdu! Thursday Keynote: The future of learning with #MicrosoftEDU AI Visionary @GeriGillespy! Engaging #AI Panel: Wichita Leaders diving deep into the implications and applications of Artificial Intelligence in industry. It's all happening tomorrow at WSU's Rhatigan Student Center. Final chance to peek the schedule: propellus2025.sched.com/ @WichitaUSD259 @WichitaStateCAS #Propellus2025 #EdTech #KeynoteSpeakers #AIinEducation #Canva #MicrosoftAI #WichitaEvents #KansasEducators #Tomorrow #WPSProud

The countdown is ON! Propellus Tech Summit 2025 begins TOMORROW, May 28th! 🌟 Are you ready to dive into #AI, explore new classroom tech, and connect with fellow Kansas educators? ✔️ Devices charged? ✔️ Sessions picked on Sched? (propellus2025.sched.com/) ✔️ Ready for some amazing keynotes and hands-on workshops? We're thrilled to welcome you to WSU for an incredible experience. Let's launch into the future of learning together! @WichitaStateCAS @WichitaUSD259 @mrs_smoke #Propellus2025 #TechSummit #EducatorCommunity #WichitaState #ProfessionalLearning #WPSProud #InnovationInEducation #Kansas #AlmostGoTime

Wichita Public Schools is proud to be featured in the new Common Sense AI Toolkit for School Districts as a example in thoughtful, sustainable #AI integration! 🚀 As Kansas’s largest district, we’re committed to empowering every student and educator for the future of learning. Our approach centers on: Professional development for all staff—ensuring teachers are confident and equipped to use AI to personalize instruction and foster equity. The Propellus AI Summit—a groundbreaking partnership with Wichita State University that brings together educators to explore innovative AI tools and strategies. Collaboration with higher education and industry—preparing students for a rapidly evolving workforce through real-world, future-ready skills. AI policy and responsible use—prioritizing student safety, privacy, and ethical innovation as we expand access to transformative technology. @CommonSense @WichitaUSD259 @mrs_smoke @316techcoach commonsense.org/education/AI… #AIinEducation #FutureReady #WichitaProud #USD259 #EdTech #Propellus2025 #WPSProud

So excited to see educators like @wilmotjason Wilmot @MsWintermyer and Kayla Austin gearing up for the 2025 Propellus Tech Summit with @WichitaUSD259 & @WichitaStateCAS! Don't miss out on this incredible learning opportunity! Still time to register: usd259.tech/Propellus #CanvaEdu #Propellus2025 #EdTech #AIinEducation #WPSProud @mrs_smoke

🚨 new episode 🚨 Find out why money manager Mike Vinokur of Propellus Wealth is sitting on 37% cash in his portfolio Now live on YouTube: youtu.be/XL3Uut2s9jU?si=0FKH…

Google fell more than 7% yesterday, but investors are buying the dip today. Is Google a value stock or a value trap? Mike Vinokur of Propellus Wealth is buying here $GOOGL Watch the full episode: youtu.be/XL3Uut2s9jU?si=0FKH…

BCE slashed its dividend 56% and the stock is rallying nearly 6% $BCE.To Should you buy here? Mike Vinokur of Propellus Wealth isn't sold Watch the full episode: youtu.be/XL3Uut2s9jU?si=0FKH…

How a Ruined Family Vacation Sparked a Vision to Change the World Imagine this: You’re traveling with your family, excited for a long-awaited vacation. But mid-journey, everything comes to a halt. Your plans are ruined because of a visa issue. This is exactly what happened to Mehsum Sayani, founder of Propellus. His wife, a Singaporean passport holder, breezed through the process. But for Mehsum and his son, who held Pakistani passports, the experience was frustrating, humiliating, and ultimately trip-ending. That moment stuck with him. It wasn’t just about one ruined vacation—it was about the deeper inequality faced by 4 billion weak passport holders worldwide. Mehsum realized something: The gap between strong and weak passports isn’t just about policy—it’s about outdated systems. And he knew technology could help close that gap. So he started Propellus, with one bold vision: To create the Amazon for visas, where travelers can apply for visas as easily as booking a flight or hotel. Here’s how it works: - AI-powered automation simplifies the entire visa process, from eligibility checks to documentation and submission. - Travelers, travel agents, visa suppliers, and governments are brought together on one platform for seamless collaboration. - Instead of endless back-and-forths or manual errors, Propelis makes the process transparent—like tracking your package on Amazon. What struck me most during my conversation with Mehsum was his deep empathy for the problem he’s solving. He isn’t just building a business—he’s tackling a global injustice that affects billions of people every year. The lesson? Solving your own problems is a great way to build empires—and AI can help you achieve this.

Many thanks to the beautiful memories and experiences Cold Lake Museum adds to our Camp Fishn Around. #canadianstudies #volunteersalberta @Canadahelps @DonateCarCanada @propellus

Hover pug (Pugasus Propellus) is known for its aerial capabilities. Pugasus uses the bird’s-eye view to spot opportunities, obstacles, and snacks. Is this your favorite evolved character yet? #EverythingEvolves

To many, volunteering contributes to one's sense of belonging, yet is made more traumatic by the racism embedded in #volunteerism practices. In our guest blog, @jburstall of @Propellus provides a deeper dive into an anti-racist approach to volunteering: ow.ly/yLov50I1AE2

How has the pandemic affected volunteering? We explore 6 ways organizations are reengaging with volunteers: bit.ly/3HWorIz @Propellus #adrenalintakeawaytuesday #adrenalingamechanger #volunteers

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