The irony of 2035 might be that the more we automate the delivery of information, the more we crave the humanity of mentorship.
Innovation and inequality aren't mutually exclusive, they often grow in tandem. If we aren't careful, 'high-tech' will become the standard for the wealthy, while 'high-touch' (actual time with human educators) becomes the ultimate luxury.
What should never change? The 'Spark.' That moment when a teacher notices a student’s frustration and offers a specific kind of encouragement that an algorithm can’t simulate. We can automate the curriculum, but we can't automate the feeling of being truly seen.