AI for Education

In AI for Education's next free webinar, the team behind the new 2026 Computer Science Teachers Association PK–12 Standards shares a vision for preparing every student for a world powered by computing. What should students understand about the data, algorithms, computing systems, design choices, and human decisions behind AI? Rather than treating AI as a stand-alone topic or a high school elective, the standards integrate age-appropriate AI learning in PK–12. In this webinar, we will connect the standards to the broader work of building student AI literacy across schools and districts, and make the case for why foundational computer science remains essential in the age of GenAI. In this session, we will: ✅ Provide an overview of the newly released 2026 CSTA PK–12 Computer Science Standards, with a focus on AI-related content ✅ Explore how students progress from recognizing patterns and questioning the technologies around them to understanding data-driven systems ✅ Examine how the standards build toward preparing students to evaluate AI-generated outputs, identify bias in outputs and societal impacts, and design computing solutions responsibly ✅ Discuss how educators and leaders can begin translating the standards into curriculum, professional development, and classroom experiences Link below and in the comments to register! Can’t make the time? We will share the recording and resources will be emailed to all registrants. #ailiteracy #computerscience #CSTA

Saying there has been a lot going on with AI and Education lately is an understatement. So for our Women in AI + Ed September Community Meeting on the 18th at 11 AM EST, I will dive into the current events happening with rogue agents, GenAI moratoriums in LA and NYC, and the proposed "pacing" of GenAI models. After my presentation, we will break into smaller groups to connect and keep the conversation going. With over 2300 women worldwide, our community continues to be one of the best resources we have. We'd love to have you join. You can find the registration Link in the comments. AI for Education #ailiteracy #networking #GenAI

One of the most rewarding parts of starting a company is watching our team grow. I feel fortunate to work alongside educators who care as much about AI literacy as I do. As we continue expanding our work to bring AI literacy training to schools, I'm excited to share that Nneka J. McGee, J.D., Ed.D. has joined AI for Education as Director of Partner Strategy. Nneka is an educator, researcher, and advocate focused on creating access and opportunity for students navigating a future shaped by AI. Over nearly two decades in education, she has taught middle school math (and was a district finalist for Teacher of the Year), coordinated gifted and talented programs, led learning and innovation as an executive director, and served as a Chief Academic Officer. I have no doubt Nneka will be a stron voice for the schools we partner with and her recent work speaks to the depth she brings to this space: ▪️Project lead and principal co-author of "AI + Learning Differences: Designing for a Future with No Boundaries," published by the Stanford Accelerator for Learning ▪️Author of "AI for Young Learners: Balancing Tech Use with Authentic, Off-Screen Experiences," published as an ISTE Jump Start Guide in January 2026 ▪️AI practitioner advisory board member for the Engage AI Institute ▪️EdSAFE AI Alliance Fellow, inaugural cohort Welcome, Nneka! And thank you to our amazing team. I wouldn't be able to do this work without you. #AIliteracy #startups #edtech

When speaking to a reporter from Reuters this afternoon, I shared that new GenAI bans in school districts would start coming much more quickly now that NYCPS set the precedent. And just like that LAUSD has blocked all GenAI from all students's devices. For LAUSD, this is a massive reversal from the Ed Chatbot kerfuffle in 2024-25 (iykyk). With the two largest school districts making very big moves to keep the technology out of the classroom, expect to see many more follow.

In July, the Associated Press sent a reporter to sit in on our workshops at Charleston County School District's Summer Symposium to see AI for Education's approach to AI literacy training. The article they wrote starts the same way our trainings do: with a focus on the predictive nature of the tools and the limitations that arise from these systems. In our session, I asked Gemini to "create an accurate map of the world." The room of teachers gasped and laughed as dozens of country names were wrong, misspelled or turned into complete gibberish. As I said then: "If you ever want kids not to over trust these tools, try the map demo." The article goes on to make a point we emphasize: AI literacy isn't the same as knowing how to write a good prompt. It's also knowing when not to use the tool at all, especially when you don't have enough expertise to evaluate the outputs. When done well like in Utah (shoutout to Matthew Winters), these trainings can be transformative: reshaping mindsets, increasing confidence, and opening up community-wide dialogue about how to make sure students and teachers use GenAI in intentional and responsible ways that center their needs I've been in a lot of schools these past three years. What I see on the ground doesn't match most headlines. The reality I’ve seen is that most teachers still haven't received any formal AI literacy training. When they have gotten anything, it’s usually been a one-and-done or just focused on academic integrity. The large majority of students still aren't getting structured AI literacy, so they’re learning things on their own. It's easy to sidestep all of this by arguing over whether GenAI belongs in classrooms at all, but that debate leaves students hanging. Given what we know about GenAI’s potential negative impacts on thinking, learning, and relationships, we have to do more. And while it was great to see our work featured, it was even better to see Jocelyn Gecker and the AP spending the time and resources to understand this space. It would’ve been much easier to write something that just cheers AI on or condemns it. Instead, the piece captures the balanced approach schools actually need, and is exactly the kind of coverage this topic deserves right now. Link to the full AP piece in the comments. #AILiteracy #APNews #AIinEducation

Recent research shows that unstructured AI adoption raises serious concerns about its impact on student learning. From our work, we also see that most schools and districts still lack the clear guidance and strategy needed to address it. The 2026 Stanford AI Index found that more than 80% of students are already using AI for schoolwork, yet just 6% of teachers say their institution's policies are clear (when they have them at all). Bridging the gap between AI's presence and intentional AI integration has never been more urgent. Join us tomorrow, Aug. 25th, for AI for Education's next free webinar, "From Fear to Action: Navigating AI in Education with the Ground-Build-Propel Model," when we'll tackle these issues with Julaine Fowlin, PhD, researcher, educational developer, and author. Dr. Fowlin draws on her applied work across K-12 and higher education to introduce the Ground-Build-Propel Model: a practitioner-developed framework for strategic, phased AI integration. In this session we will explore: ✅ What the research tells us about unstructured AI adoption and its impact on student learning ✅ How the Ground-Build-Propel Model provides a phased, practical path toward intentional AI integration ✅ How to assess where your institution currently stands and identify your most urgent next steps We hope to see you there. Link below and in the comments to register! Can’t make the time? A recording + resources will be emailed to all registrants.