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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Iriomote Island, Japan: Professor Matsudaira - "Your Voice Making Public Comments that Matter in Federal Policy (February 24, 2026)" Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

 

Reached out to #ProfessorMatsudaira - "Your Voice Making Public Comments that Matter in Federal Policy (2/24/26)" re #WUaSaccreditation pot. w #MSCHE ... 


Reached out to #ProfessorMatsudaira - "Your Voice Making Public Comments that Matter in Federal Policy (2/24/26)" re #WUaSaccreditation pot. w #MSCHE
https://youtu.be/nSwBGMpQRAA
& see the WUaS "accreditation" labels in its blogs -
https://worlduniversityandschool.blogspot.com/search/label/accreditation
-https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/search/label/accreditation ~


https://x.com/WorldUnivAndSch/status/2029354988473073780

https://x.com/WUaSPress/status/2029356023446921437

https://x.com/HarbinBook/status/2029355082983325947

https://x.com/sgkmacleod/status/2029355565135405415

https://x.com/scottmacleod/status/2029356140505776260

https://x.com/TheOpenBand/status/2029356449592389950

https://x.com/Q_YogaMacFlower/status/2029355970313515204



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WUaS accreditation - Reaching out to #ProfessorMatsudaira Tweets - "Your Voice Making Public Comments that Matter in Federal Policy (2/24/26)" re #WUaSaccreditation pot. w #MSCHE



In growing free @WorldUnivAndSch w #MITOCW & in #WUaSaccrediting pot. w #MiddleStatesCommissionOnHigherEducation w offices in greater #PhiladelphiaPA & in communication too w #ProfessorMatsudaira 
How best to Deploy the full #USfederalToolkit w #AIandML ?





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architecture - Three Principles of a National Housing Affordability Strategy https://urban.org/urban-wire/three-principles-national-housing-affordability-strategy … to a #RealisticVirtualEarthForArchitecture



Blockchain this too?

and "federal tool kit language" from MacArthur Foundation's Urban.org post 


In growing free @WorldUnivAndSch w #MITOCW & in #WUaSaccrediting potentially w #MiddleStatesCommissionOnHigherEducation 
w offices in greater #PhiladelphiaPA & in communication too with # How best to deploy 
Deploy the full federal toolkit w #AIandML ?


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Three Principles of a National Housing Affordability Strategy https://urban.org/urban-wire/three-principles-national-housing-affordability-strategy to a #RealisticVirtualEarthForArchitecture in 1 iterating #RealisticVirtualEarth (& see https://toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306) & https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org  /wiki/Urban_Studies_and_Planning ~










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Society, Information Technology, and the Global University, (forthcoming, Academic Press at World University and School, 2026) 

Scottish Small Piping album #2 - Honey Piobaireachd (2022)
- Poetry! Order Book #5 Light, Float, Sit, Watsu ~ Virtually (2021, Academic Press at WUaS)

Scottish Small Piping album #1 Honey in the Bag ~ Out of the Air tune (2020)


Order Book #3 Winding Road Rainbow: Harbin, Wandering & the Poetry of Loving Bliss (2018,  Academic Press at WUaS)

Order Book #2 Haiku-ish and Other Loving Hippie Harbin Poetry (2017,  Academic Press at WUaS) 

Order Actual-Virtual Ethnographic Book #1: Naked Harbin Ethnography (2016, Academic Press at World University and School)

- Scott GK MacLeod  
Founder, President, CEO & Professor
at / of best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University & School (WUaS)  
- USPS US Post Office, PO Box 132, General Delivery, Canyon, CA 94516 


1) non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity 
best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University and School - http://worlduniversityandschool.org 

2) for profit general stock company WUaS Corporation in CA - http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html

(o) 415 480 4577 (Google voice #) - sgkmacleod@worlduniversityandschool.org 
(m) 412 478 0116 - sgkmacleod@gmail.com 


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Professor Matsudaira - "Your Voice Making Public Comments that Matter in Federal Policy (February 24, 2026)" Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)


Dear Jordan, 

Thanks for this information in your recent video : 

Your Voice Making Public Comments that Matter in Federal Policy (February 24, 2026)

regarding the Middle States' Commission on Higher Education, with offices in the greater Philadelphia Pennsylvania area. And greetings from free-to-students' wiki World University and School, building on Creative Commons 4 licensed MIT OCW in 7 languages - https://opencw.aprende.org/courses/translated-courses/ or https://ocw.mit.edu/ - and with Wikidata / Wikipedia in ~342 languages, and in seeking to make WUaS's voice matter in US Federal Policy public comments. In seeking to accredit this startup WUaS university first re US students, World University and School has the green light from Middle States' Commission on Higher Education (for years now) but doesn't have the students yet with which to begin even the Pre-Application MSCHE process, or the money, etc., - and has been seeking to accredit with MSCHE for years now too; there's kind of a chicken and egg accreditation-blockage process. MSCHE's Connie Clifton, who gave WUaS the green light, has exited it, and WUaS isn't clear how to proceed with accreditation with them or with Heather Perfetti, for example. 

A huge vision, WUaS is also seeking to code for speakers of all 7,159 known living languages to grow communities of people-to-people wiki-schools and for wiki-teaching and wiki-learning, and from there to code for almost all 7.9 billion people on the planet, and to facilitate wiki and free-to-students' WUaS degrees with free universal education in all ~200 countries. In seeking to facilitate free universal education for all 7.9 billion people from here - https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/You_at_World_University (each a Wikidata Pin #) - WUaS is also seeking to end poverty worldwide, and potentially by distributing something like Stanford Mine Pi cryptocurrency free money daily - https://minepi.com/sgkmac -  (say to the poorest billion people on the planet), where WUaS has a partnering email from Stanford Mine Pi cryptocurrency, and possibly by seeking to make Pi a single main worldwide cryptocurrency. In all of this, accreditation for WUaS continues to be key and central. 

Interesting to learn you have been 'Deputy Under Secretary and inaugural Chief Economist at U.S. Department of Education' - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-matsudaira-0b440492/ - and 'Chief Economist of the Council of Economic Advisers' too. As a former US federal employee, and regarding the above video too, are you in regular or some further communication with Middle States' Commission on Higher Education, and might you even be able to communicate with them further regarding the WUaS accreditation blockage here, and potentially with World Univ & Sch having the backing or support of the US Federal Government or department of Education or similar?

Thanks so much for your consideration of this,
Scott
Scott Gordon K MacLeod

PS
here is the World University and School /  WUaS Agenda for M 3/9/26 in some of these regards too -

https://worlduniversityandschool.blogspot.com/2026/03/rocky-mountains-skyline-m-3226-3926.html

https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2026/03/rocky-mountains-skyline-m-3226-3926.html (in daily blog) 

The WUaS accreditation label in its blogs - 





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My notes - 


Jordan Matsudaira


Rawan Abbasi  





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Sunday, February 8, 2026

California Bay (Umbellularia californica): Hi David, Searched on Peter Norvig Canyon 94516 re WUaS @WorldUnivAndSch moving forward there soon - Found http://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2024/12/ceropegia-species.html http://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2023/08/rose-rosa-rugosa-cz-national-flower-of.html AND Peter Norvig, Director of Research at Google, talks about how we have known that learning works best with a one-on-one tutor who encourages the student to keep working until mastery is achieved - https://youtu.be/Q7btkPovGjA (2013) - 'AI Tutoring for College-Bound Students'

 

Congratulations on becoming the executive director of Bright Paths DC - https://www.brightpathsdc.org/, David! Will see if I can find that Kottke Fahey 1969 album (is this it - https://youtu.be/wPIRd21-YXQ ? ) Abolitionally there, too! World Univ & Sch is seeking further to collaborate with Google's Sundar Pichai, and Google Australia and Canva Design and Education, both located in Sydney for free WUaS degrees in a number of languages ... Recently updated this after ~3 years - https://worlduniversityandschool.org/ ... What might you like to see here for your college bound students (besides accreditation and courses other than -  https://ocw.mit.edu/). Friendly NtF Quaker and Unitarian Universalist  (where I became a member of UU church of Palo Alto some weeks ago) greetings and regards, Yogically, Scott




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Hi David,
Searched on
Peter Norvig Canyon 94516 re WUaS @WorldUnivAndSch moving forward there soon

Found
http://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2024/12/ceropegia-species.html

http://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2023/08/rose-rosa-rugosa-cz-national-flower-of.html
AND
"Peter Norvig, Director of Research at Google, talks about how we have known that learning works best with a one-on-one tutor who encourages the student to keep working until mastery is achieved" -
https://youtu.be/Q7btkPovGjA (2013)
Are you exploring with Bright Paths DC how one-on-one tutoring might be emerging with AI and ML ... and potentially helpful too to your tutees, in combination with a human tutor ? (Seems like Harvard College offers a lot of opportunities for one on one tutoring, for example). World Univ & Sch seeks to build this into our free online WUaS degrees ... and see Peter Norvig's INCREDIBLE #Revolutionizing Education with Machine Learning and AI: World University in School - https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/revolutionizing-education-with-machine-learning-and-ai-2574306 ... David with your new role as Executive Director of - https://www.brightpathsdc.org/ -could you be in touch with both Peter Norvig and the US federal government about different approaches to one-to-one tutoring and re Bright Paths CD?


Thoughts, questions, suggestions - and regarding when I and World Univ & Sch might move further fully in Canyon 04516?

Cheers,
Scott 

http://worlduniversityandschool.org/


(Asked Gemini AI too - How best to use gemini ai for one-to-one tutoring to help inner city kids bound from college - and when working with a one-to-one tutor already?
 ... and will email you what I learned )




Using Gemini as a bridge for inner-city, college-bound students is less about replacing a tutor and more about leveling the playing field. For students who may not have access to 24/7 academic support or high-end test prep, Gemini acts as an "always-on" teaching assistant.

When a student already has a one-to-one tutor, Gemini’s best role is as a Force Multiplier—handling the repetitive drills and "stuck" moments so the human tutor can focus on higher-level strategy and emotional support.

1. Using Gemini as a "Socratic" Bridge

Inner-city students often face "learned helplessness" in under-resourced environments. Gemini can be programmed to foster independence.

  • The "One-Step-At-A-Time" Rule: Instead of asking for answers, teach students to prompt Gemini with: "I am stuck on this math problem. Don't give me the answer, but ask me a leading question to help me find the next step."

  • Cultural Contextualization: Gemini can bridge cultural gaps. If a textbook uses an abstract or unfamiliar analogy, a student can ask: "Can you explain the concept of 'compounding interest' using an analogy related to basketball or sneaker reselling?"

2. Optimizing the Human-AI Partnership

The human tutor is the "Coach"; Gemini is the "Practice Facility."

  • The Session Bridge: In between weekly tutoring sessions, students often get stuck and stop working. Use Gemini to "unstick" them.

    • Strategy: The tutor should give the student a "Gemini Prompt Sheet" for the week. (e.g., "If you forget how to balance these chemical equations, use this prompt to have Gemini walk you through it.")

  • Drafting & Feedback Loops: Writing a college essay is daunting.

    • Student: Uses Gemini to brainstorm ideas or outline.

    • Gemini: Provides instant feedback on grammar and "tone" (e.g., "Does this sound professional enough for a scholarship application?").

    • Human Tutor: Reviews the refined draft to focus on the student's unique voice and narrative depth, rather than fixing typos.

3. Specialized College-Bound Workflows

  • SAT/ACT Mastery: Google has recently integrated The Princeton Review materials directly into Gemini. Students can type "Take a full-length SAT practice test" to get professional-grade questions for free—a resource that usually costs hundreds of dollars.

  • The "Financial Aid Translator": College award letters are notoriously confusing. Students can upload a PDF or paste text from a financial aid package and ask: "What is the actual 'net price' I have to pay out of pocket here? Explain the difference between the subsidized and unsubsidized loans in this letter."

  • Deep Research for College Lists: Use Gemini’s "Deep Research" mode to find schools that meet specific criteria (e.g., "Find colleges in the Northeast with strong nursing programs that offer full-need financial aid for families making under $50k.").

4. Practical Implementation Checklist

RoleResponsibility
Human TutorGoal setting, emotional encouragement, complex strategy, and verifying AI accuracy.
Gemini AI24/7 "how-to" explanations, vocabulary building, repetitive drills, and initial essay drafting.
The StudentDirecting the AI, asking "why" when they don't understand an AI response, and bringing AI-generated questions to the human tutor.

Pro-Tip for Tutors: Create a "Gem" (a custom version of Gemini) specifically for your student. You can pre-load it with instructions like: "You are a supportive tutor for a high school senior. Always use encouraging language, never give the final answer immediately, and prioritize explaining concepts through real-world examples."

Would you like me to draft a specific set of "Starter Prompts" tailored to a particular subject (like Algebra or College Essay writing) for your student to use?



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Hi David, 

I also learned the following from Gemini AI when I asked - How might you be seeking to leverage ML and AI in your new role at Bright Paths DC?

Cheers, 
Scott 
And again - 


Utilize Gemini’s Guided Learning mode and image upload features for personalized, step-by-step, 1-on-1 tutoring, enabling students to break down complex concepts, quiz themselves, and review homework. The tool is ideal for creating interactive, on-demand support for writing, STEM subjects, and test prep, offering personalized learning sessions that can be accessed anytime.
Best Practices for Using Gemini in Tutoring
  • Implement "Guided Learning" Mode: Use this feature to move beyond simply generating answers to having the AI guide the student through a topic sequentially, using quizzes, videos, and interactive elements.
  • Leverage Document/Image Uploads: Students can upload photos of handwritten notes, math problems, or graphs for Gemini to explain step-by-step.
  • Use as a Writing Coach: Ask Gemini to provide feedback on essays, brainstorm, or improve the structure of college application papers.
  • Create Personalized Quizzes: Have the AI generate practice tests based on specific study materials or topics where the student is struggling.
  • Utilize Voice Interaction: Use the voice feature to facilitate conversation, allowing students to verbally present arguments or ask questions, similar to a real-time tutoring session.
Specific Applications for College-Bound Students
  • Essay & Application Prep: Use Gemini to brainstorm college essay topics, outline essays, or proofread for grammar and clarity.
  • Difficult Concept Breakdown: Upload images of complex chemistry formulas or calculus problems to receive a breakdown of how to solve them.
  • Study Aid Generation: Create flashcards, summaries of long articles, and practice quizzes for subject-specific exams.
By focusing on the interactive and visual capabilities of Gemini, students can receive tailored support that helps them master content at their own pace.

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Society, Information Technology, and the Global University, (forthcoming, Academic Press at World University and School, 2026) 

Scottish Small Piping album #2 - Honey Piobaireachd (2022)
- Poetry! Order Book #5 Light, Float, Sit, Watsu ~ Virtually (2021, Academic Press at WUaS)

Scottish Small Piping album #1 Honey in the Bag ~ Out of the Air tune (2020)


Order Book #3 Winding Road Rainbow: Harbin, Wandering & the Poetry of Loving Bliss (2018,  Academic Press at WUaS)

Order Book #2 Haiku-ish and Other Loving Hippie Harbin Poetry (2017,  Academic Press at WUaS) 

Order Actual-Virtual Ethnographic Book #1: Naked Harbin Ethnography (2016, Academic Press at World University and School)

- Scott GK MacLeod  
Founder, President, CEO & Professor
at / of best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University & School (WUaS)  
- USPS US Post Office, PO Box 132, General Delivery, Canyon, CA 94516 


1) non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity 
best STEAM CC licensed OCW, Wiki, 
World University and School - http://worlduniversityandschool.org 

2) for profit general stock company WUaS Corporation in CA - http://worlduniversityandschool.org/AcademicPress.html

(m) 412 478 0116 - sgkmacleod@gmail.com 


World Univ & Sch Innovation Research - 









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