Letters from the Future (of Learning): Across the United States, A New Form of Education System Starts to Spread

Sam Chaltain (@samchaltain) is a writer, filmmaker and global design consultant dedicated to advancing people’s understanding of the future of learning — and what it can tell us about the future of humanity.

Sam’s writings about his work have appeared in both magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today. A former speechwriter for President Obama’s U.S. Secretaries of Education, Sam is the author or co-author of seven books; a co-producer of the PBS documentary film, 180 Days: Hartsville; and co-creator of the 10-part online film series, A Year at Mission Hill.

Sam has a Master’s degree in American Studies from the College of William & Mary, and an M.B.A. from George Washington University, where he specialized in non-profit management and organizational theory. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he graduated with a double major in Afro-American Studies and History.