☀️ Sun’s Out, Brain’s On: What’s Next Inside Brian’s Brain
Well, it’s officially July 1, 2025, and I have just one question:
WHERE DID THE TIME GO?!
(Seriously, did we accidentally hit fast-forward on the remote again?)
Somehow we’ve reached the third quarter of the year, and while 2025 has already been packed with book launches, unicorns, and nationwide learning adventures, the BEST is still ahead.
Let’s peek Inside Brian's Brain, shall we?
🧠 What’s Been Brewing in 2025 (So Far):
✔️ Launched the SEED book into the world
✔️ Facilitated Professional Learning in 7 states (plus multiple virtual events!)
✔️ Closed out Season 2 of The Great Teacher Alliance with a flourish
✔️ Co-led From Gripes to Grapes: a self-care summer series for gifted educators with THE Little Miss Gifted AKA Stephanie Higgs
✔️ Designed curiosity-rich experiences, created more rabbit holes, and asked a LOT of questions that don’t have easy answers
🔥 What’s Coming in Q3:
Let’s start with the BIG one…
🎪 Confratute 2025 Is My Creative Playground
🐇 New Strand! An Insider’s Guide to Rabbit Holes
Over the course of 3 days, we will explore how to turn sparks of curiosity into immersive learning experiences and how to help students turn noticing into knowing. Expect surprises. Expect wonder. Expect tunnels you’ll WANT to fall into.
PLUS A SERIES OF THREE NEW SESSIONS ON AI!
🤖 AI & Creativity: From Prompt to Possibility
AI isn’t replacing creativity. It’s AMPLIFYING it! Explore how gifted learners can use AI as a creative partner for storytelling, music, problem-solving, and more. This one’s equal parts inspiration and innovation.
🧠 AI & Critical Thinking: Fact, Fiction, or Fabrication?
How do we help students navigate AI-generated information? We’ll explore misinformation, algorithmic bias, and deep inquiry strategies. If you want your students to question everything—in a good way—this one’s for you.
⚡ AI as Your Teaching Sidekick: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Let’s reclaim your time and energy! Discover time-saving AI tools for lesson planning, differentiation, and more—while keeping the heart of teaching human.
💎 NEW Mini-Keynote: Cultivating Pearls of Potential
Unseen grit becomes unforgettable brilliance when the conditions are right. In this deep dive, we’ll explore how gifted potential forms in quiet, unexpected ways—and how we can notice, nurture, and amplify it.
🎤 Confratute Closing Panel
I’m honored to join the Past, Present, and Future panel reflecting on the legacy and future of Confratute. Spoiler: The future looks curious.
✈️ Beyond the Confratute Bubble…
📍Mississinewa Community Schools (Marion, IN) – July 31
💬 Gallia-Vinton ESC (Jackson, OH) – August 4-5 - Two FULL days of learning + yearlong virtual check-ins. This is what sustained PD should look like.
🧠 Jordan School District (West Jordan, UT) – BACK TO SCHOOL KICKOFF with “CTRL + ALT + THINK: Rebooting Human Brains in the Age of AI”
🧃 And Because I Never Stop…
🎉 Season THREE of The Great Teacher Alliance launches September 3 with Andi McNair. Registration is now open! 10 themed episodes with brand new, ready-to-use resources, and a companion guide for documenting your journey to greatness!
🦄 FREE Back-to-School Webinar from the Alabama Association for Gifted Children:
“Unicorns, Umbrellas, User Manuals, and Unfinished Business”
Yes, it’s a mouthful. And yes, it’s going to be magical. Register here!
🎶 And now, before we say goodbye…
I am curious....
What’s your SONG OF THE SUMMER 2025?
Hit reply and tell me what’s been blasting from your speakers, earbuds, or car stereo. I’m building a playlist to soundtrack our curiosity-fueled Q3.
Here’s to long summer days, cool creative breakthroughs, and brains that never stop wondering.
Stay curious,
Brian
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