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The show aims to share the passions and interest of living in the City of Peachtree Corners, through lively interviews with elected officials, local authors and community personalities who lives and stories wed like to share you. Included in that will be community issues and interests like politics, city development plans, dining, entertainment, local sports and recreation and local achievements. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Rethinking Education: How GAC Is Preparing Students for the Real World
Sunday, 8 March, 2026
This episode of the Peachtree Corners Life Podcast features Dr. Paul Cable, High School Principal at Greater Atlanta Christian School, and Stephen Carter, leader of the school’s Business Innovation Program. The conversation explores how education is evolving beyond traditional classroom models to better prepare students for an unpredictable future.Key Themes from the Conversation 1. Education as a CallingBoth guests describe education as more than a profession—it’s a form of ministry and service focused on shaping students as people, not simply transferring knowledge.2. Personalized Learning at GACRather than a rigid one-size-fits-all model, GAC emphasizes personalized experiences that help students pursue their individual passions and purpose. 3. Real-World Learning Through the Business Innovation ProgramA major example is the student-run Spartan Café, which operates as a real-world business laboratory where students handle:Customer serviceInventory and operationsProfit and loss statementsTeam collaboration and leadershipThis hands-on approach helps students understand why they are learning skills instead of questioning the relevance of classroom lessons. 4. Building “Agency” in StudentsThe program focuses on helping students develop agency, meaning they can:Set meaningful goalsGather resources to achieve themAsk for help when neededThis mindset prepares them for careers and challenges that don’t yet exist.5. Responsible Use of AI in EducationThe guests discuss how schools must avoid two extremes: banning AI entirely or allowing it to replace real learning.Instead, GAC teaches students to use AI as a tool while maintaining human connection, creativity, and ethical responsibility.6. Confidence Through ExperienceDr. Cable shares a story of a shy student who gained confidence working at the Spartan Café—illustrating how hands-on programs can transform students by helping them discover their abilities.
