Everyone is talking about the AI on our screens. But there is a second kind, physical AI, and the clearest way to understand it is robotics. Here is why robotics is the next academic necessity, and why the place to start is K-8.

Emily’s journey from classroom teacher to Director of Education at True Robotics began with a simple summer side gig. What started as curriculum writing quickly became a passion for hands-on STEM learning. Through real classroom experiences, she saw how active, student-centered approaches transform engagement, confidence, and success—leading her to help bring robotics education to classrooms nationwide.