Media
Watch, listen & read.
Podcast episodes, district messages, award features, and published work from Dr. Birks.
Podcast
Lighting the Way — the podcast.
Podcast · Episode 1
Lighting the Way with Dr. Carol D. Birks: Artificial Intelligence
In the inaugural episode, Dr. Birks explores the transformative potential of AI in education alongside experts from Google and educational tech leaders — and how to create AI-ready districts that prioritize student voice and professional learning.
All videos
Welcome to the 2024–2025 School Year
Introducing Lighting the Way: A Blueprint for Innovation and Excellence.
Outstanding Professional — Carol D. Birks
UConn Neag School of Education honors her advocacy for children in urban education.
Welcome Message: Acting Superintendent
Her entry-plan philosophy and invitation to the whole village.
In Print
Published work & thought leadership.
Co-Author
The STEM Century: It Takes a Village to Raise a 21st Century Graduate
AASA Edition. A practical case for theme-based, experiential STEM learning — and the community it takes to deliver it.
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AASA · 2025–26
Schools of Thought blog series
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The Morning Call · 2025
Opinion columns
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NASSP
Contributor, New Principal’s Toolkit
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Columbia University · 2013
Dissertation: Designing an Early College High School for African American Males
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Media & interview requests
Available for podcasts, panels, and press on leadership, AI, and equity in education.