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Rajwantie Sahai

Independent Consultant

I am a dynamic and strategic education leader dedicated to creating data-informed, equity-driven programs that harness technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock opportunities and empower students, families, and communities. With over a decade of experience directing scalable initiatives across K–12, college access, and workforce pathways, I offer a grounded, cross-sector perspective and a firm belief in the transformative power of people, partnerships, and purposeful design. I’ve led multi-state virtual college advising programs, designed educator development initiatives, and supported global evaluations of education and youth development efforts. At every step, I’ve sought to make systems work better for the people they serve, with a commitment to equity and operational excellence. I’m currently open to collaborations and opportunities with teams working on bold solutions in education, youth development, social impact, or strategy, where a grounded, high-capacity collaborator can help bring those visions to life.

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Cover image for Building a City’s Brand: Schools as Surprising Assets in Tourism Marketing
Tourism
Building a City’s Brand: Schools as Surprising Assets in Tourism Marketing
<p class="mb-4">The idea that schools and school communities can be part of a city’s tourism strategy is not only plausible, but increasingly relevant...
November 22, 2025Read article
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Education
Classrooms That Work: Real Projects, Real Problems, Real Career Skills
<p class="mb-4">Project-based learning (PBL) and experiential learning strategies offer a practical framework for merging academic content with workpl...
November 20, 2025Read article
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Artificial Intelligence
Accelerating Learning: Practical Ways Generative AI Transforms Education
<p class="mb-4">Much like the transition from typewriters to word processors or the disruptive arrival of internet search engines, generative AI prese...
November 16, 2025Read article
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Education
Federal Flux, Local Fix: The New Era of Municipal Education Leadership
<p class="mb-4">The current political climate has led to increasing volatility in education policy at both state and federal levels. As different admi...
November 13, 2025Read article
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Professional Development and Training
Respecting Experience: The Key to Meaningful and Effective Adult Training Programs
<p class="mb-4">Adult learners bring life experience, context, and a need for relevance to the learning process. Training that fails to acknowledge th...
October 25, 2025Read article
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Artificial IntelligenceEducation
Expanding AI Integration in K-12 Education Workflows
<p class="mb-4">To support educators in adopting generative AI, municipal governments and school districts must implement structured training programs...
October 17, 2025Read article
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Elections
Safeguarding Democracy: Why Education and Election Integrity Must Stay Nonpartisan
<p class="mb-4">There are core roles and institutions in American society that should be safeguarded from elections regardless of the winning party. I...
October 15, 2025Read article
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Education
Shifting Perceptions and the Politicization of SEL
<h2 class="mb-4 mt-6">TITLE: Shifting Perceptions and the Politicization of SEL</h2><p class="mb-4">While social-emotional learning (SEL) was original...
October 14, 2025Read article
Cover image for The Future Workforce Starts Early: Embedding Holistic Skills into Youth Development
Professional Development and TrainingYouth ServicesEducation
The Future Workforce Starts Early: Embedding Holistic Skills into Youth Development
<p class="mb-4">Building on the need to address social and academic challenges early in life, municipal workforce development strategies should incorp...
October 13, 2025Read article
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Education
Surviving the Shutdown: How School Districts Can Build Local Resilience
<p class="mb-4">During a federal government shutdown, essential educational services that rely on consistent federal funding experience immediate disr...
October 7, 2025Read article
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Youth Services
Building Comprehensive Youth Service Systems in Municipal Settings
<h1 class="mb-4 mt-6">Building Comprehensive Youth Service Systems in Municipal Settings</h1><p class="mb-4">To effectively support young people in ac...
October 6, 2025Read article
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Youth Services
Bridging the Gap Between Social Support and Clinical Care for Youth
<h1 class="mb-4 mt-6">Title: Bridging the Gap Between Social Support and Clinical Care for Youth</h1><p class="mb-4">While schools, faith-based organi...
October 5, 2025Read article
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