Sam Chaltain is a DC-based writer, filmmaker, and partner at 180 Studio, a global design collaborative dedicated to advancing people’s understanding of the future of learning. Sam began his career teaching high school English and History in the public and private schools of New York City. Since then, he has published seven books, produced two films, and served as a speechwriter for two U.S. secretaries of education. He was the national director of the Forum for Education and Democracy, a Washington, D.C.-based education think tank. He is also the founding director of the Five Freedoms Project, a national organization that equips local educators with leadership development, coaching, and support.