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The Purple Zone
Welcome to The Purple Zone (formerly Our Kids Our Schools).
Bridging the Gap between Public Policy, Practice & People.
The Purple Zone explores what it really means to align how we govern, how we educate, and how we show up for our communities.
Hosted by Alexis — a PhD student in public policy and administration, and longtime educator and advocate for kids, communities, and the systems that shape our lives. This podcast connects the dots between policy and practice, without the politics or platitudes.
It’s about naming what often goes unsaid — and making space for a more honest, human approach to systems that impact all of us.
How systems shape our communities, from policy on paper to action in practice. + Thinking Out Loud as a PhD Student
The Purple Zone
Beyond the Buzzwords of AI + Education: Transparency, Privacy Rights, and What Comes Next...
Do you know that AI is already integrated into nearly everything we do online?
From the devices in our kids’ classrooms to the apps on our phones—artificial intelligence is part of daily life. In this episode, Alexis sits down with Dr. Jeff Carlson to unpack what AI in education really means and where Idaho can go from here.
Together, they trace the timeline of technology, social media, and now AI—three distinct but connected “buckets” that shape how students learn, how parents engage, and how schools make decisions.
Key themes include:
- How to inform and empower parents about AI in schools—without assuming support or opposition.
- What data privacy and transparency should look like for kids under 18.
- The limits of opting out—and whether it’s even possible in today’s digital learning environment.
- How AI intersects with mental health, student well-being, and policy design.
- Practical questions every parent should be able to ask about their child’s tech use.
Dr. Carlson challenges us to look beyond the fear and lean into understanding—because ignoring AI may be riskier than engaging with it thoughtfully.
This is a conversation about shared responsibility, transparency, and what it means to prepare our kids (and ourselves) for an AI-shaped future.
👉 Take a listen, then email or message @the_idaho_lady to share your thoughts.
Because when it comes to policy, the best solutions come from the table we build together.
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