In an opinion column for Central Maine, Jackie Gallo, founder of Roots Academy, argues that schools should prioritize developing children’s attention spans and critical thinking rather than rushing to teach AI skills. She contends that future success will belong to those who can ask meaningful questions rather than obtain answers quickly. Gallo emphasizes that sustained attention, curiosity, and hands-on experiences such as outdoor play and community engagement cultivate human capacities that AI cannot replicate and will remain valuable as the technology advances.
