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We are excited to announce the release of our "Guide to Integrating Generative AI for Deeper Literacy Learning" - a collaboration between AI for Education and Student Achievement Partners. We co-developed the guide with SAP, experts in high quality instruction, with an understanding that both the technology and its educational applications are at it's earliest stages. We also know that many teachers, leaders, and students are concerned about the impact the tools will have on learning. We want this guide to act as a jumping off point for educators that are trying to determine if GenAI can positively intersect with high quality instruction in the literacy classroom. The Key Principles of the Guide: •  GenAI tools should support, not circumvent, productive struggle for students •  AI literacy should come before the Integration of GenAI tools •  GenAI should augment educators’ pedagogical expertise, content knowledge, and knowledge of students •  Integration when appropriate should enhance, not replace, proven instructional practices •  Usage should align with students’ developmental readiness and literacy goals Highlights: • A framework for distinguishing productive vs. counterproductive struggle in literacy classrooms • Practical strategies for using AI to enhance student engagement without replacing critical thinking for students •  Best practices for enhancing cognitive lift and what strategies to avoid that offload cognitive lift • Detailed GenAI use cases across foundational skills, knowledge building, and writing instruction • Elementary-specific guidance emphasizing teacher-led AI implementation and modeling • Comprehensive worked examples with Chatbot transcripts that illustrate these practices This is just the beginning, which is why we're actively gathering educator feedback to refine and expand these resources through a survey in the guide. Thank you so much to Carey Swanson and Jasmine Costello, PMP from SAP for being such wonderful partners in this work! You can access the full guide or watch the accompanying webinar in the link in the comments! #ailiteracy #literacy #GenAI #K12

You can't talk about the ethics of AI without talking about bias, so it's great to see that the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released a comprehensive guide on avoiding discriminatory use of AI in education. While AI has immense potential to enhance educational opportunities, its implementation requires careful consideration to prevent unintended discrimination. The guide outlines key areas where AI could impact civil rights in education: Key Points in the Guidelines: • Covers discrimination related to race, color, national origin, sex, and disability • Provides real-world examples of potential AI-related discrimination scenarios • Addresses AI use in student assessment, discipline, resource allocation, and accessibility The guide emphasizes that schools must ensure AI tools: • Don't perpetuate historical biases • Remain accessible to students with disabilities • Provide equal opportunities regardless of demographic factors • Support rather than hinder English Language Learners This is crucial reading for education leaders, technologists, and policymakers working at the intersection of AI and education. Link in the comments to download the full resource. AI for Education #EducationTechnology #AI #EdTech #EducationEquity #AIEthics

Parents at a school in Pennsylvania have initiated legal action after a student used AI to create fake nude images of nearly 50 female students. The suit names the school, school's head, and board of trustees president, alleging they failed to notify authorities properly and that police did not begin investigating until a second allegation was made against the student. Unfortunately, as we've commented before, the emergence of easy-to-use and increasingly sophisticated tools and platforms with little regulation and oversight will only make this a more common occurrence.  While we are seeing various regulations proposed and enacted at the state and federal level, deepfakes pose a serious challenge for educators, parents, and communities to grapple with. In our work with schools and districts, we have begun incorporating language into their AI guidance on this issue to protect both them and their students. To further support schools and families in addressing this challenge, we created a classroom discussion guide on deepfakes that we've shared previously, but it's worth sharing again as these incidents continue to emerge. The guide is a free resource designed to build student awareness and provide discussion topics on the ethics of AI-generated content. You can read more about this story or access our free resource on deepfakes in the link in the comments. AI for Education #aieducation #responsibleAI #deepfakes

Want to learn more about how to harness the power of AI to enhance, but not replace, the cognitive lift and meaningful learning in literacy classrooms? In AI for Education's next free webinar Thursday 11/21 - “Integrating AI for Deeper Literacy Learning” - join Mandy DePriest and I, along with Carey Swanson and Jasmine Costello, PMP from Student Achievement Partners, where we’ll explore practical strategies for using generative AI to support productive struggle while maintaining the essential cognitive work that drives student growth. Key topics will include: STRATEGIC AI INTEGRATION Learn to differentiate between AI uses that enhance learning versus those that replace critical thinking opportunities, with special focus on elementary and secondary applications. PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Explore concrete for strategies like creating differentiated text resources, supporting multilingual learners, engineering effective scaffolds, and more. STUDENT-CENTERED PLANNING Master the framework for evaluating AI tools through the lens of student learning outcomes rather than technology-driven tasks. The session will also include a comprehensive downloadable guide that will provide educators with a framework for thoughtfully integrating genAI into literacy planning and instruction. Can’t make the time? A recording + resources will be emailed to all registrants. Link in the comments to learn more or register! AI for Education #genAI #literacy #aI #aieducation

Today we are spotlighting the impact-focused leaders working across the research, nonprofit, and training spaces as we conclude our week of celebrating the remarkable women in our AI + Education community, Among this diverse group you'll find: • Leaders and educators creating AI literacy programs specifically for underserved communities • Researchers documenting the impact of AI tools on student learning outcomes • Leaders building frameworks for ethical AI character design in children's media • Founders providing free AI education resources to make learning accessible regardless of location and international trainers developing culturally-responsive AI literacy programs • Youth advocates empowering students to become digital safety ambassadors • Researchers studying AI trustworthiness and fraud detection • Program designers creating evidence-based leadership programs for responsible AI adoption Across these past 4 days we've highlighted the work of 115 members from 21 countries who are doing the important and necessary work of ensuring that our education ecosystem can respond to this technical transformation. We hope you check out all of today's spotlighted members and their work in the link in the comments. Thanks to everyone featured in our spotlight today: Kee Jones Amber Berry Monique Malcolm-Hay Sophia Romee Corey Layne Crouch Marta Pinto (she/her) Supriya Bhuwalka Becky Keene Aurelija Žilionytė Danelle Almaraz Vanessa Lusa Angela Bao Dr. Misty D. Freeman LakshmiThejaswi Narasannagari Michelle Culver Pam Vimonmas Vachatimanont Carey Swanson Ramya Gopal Amber Ivey (AI), MPA, JD Mandy DePriest Toni Rose Deanon Dr. Rachel Schechter Michel Faliski Jenny Robayo Gómez Sherry Lewkowicz Tiffany Wycoff Kathi Kersznowski, M.Ed. Susan Morriseey Ainsley Messina Julianne H. Ashley Bryant Paola Alvarez Sonia Tiwari Amy Fousek Kiana P. And thanks to all the women in our community, and beyond who are leading responsible AI adoption from the ground up, one classroom, one project, and one student at a time. With a special shout-out to our AI for Education team and Lindy Matthews, PMP for leaning in so we could this list shared in a short turnaround. #GenAI #ailiteracy #responsibleAI #women

Today we’re highlighting the women leading AI innovation in EdTech from our Women in AI + Education community. Elevating women founders is incredibly important as research shows that women receive less than 3% of all venture capital investments, and raise less money when they do. The women on our list are redefining what's possible in education by combining technological innovation with deep educational expertise. Our EdTech leaders include: • Early literacy advocates developing voice AI tools to make reading support more accessible to families • Entrepreneurs building AI-powered career guidance platforms to make college and career planning more equitable • Leaders creating classroom-safe creative tools that help teachers build cultures of creativity • Founders developing personalized mental health and SEL support platforms for students • EdTech executives partnering with teachers to build AI tools that reduce administrative burden • Founders developing tools to support teachers to design instructional materials • Investment leaders funding and scaling evidence-based AI education companies   We continue to be amazed and inspired this week as we celebrate the remarkable female educators and leaders in our community who are doing the day-to-day work to advance responsible AI adoption and training in education across the globe. Thanks to Claire Zau Mehar Alam Carla E. Small Margot McGraw Toppen Susan Morrow Jiya Goel Ksenia Sokolyanskaya Sofia Fenichell Sudha Shankar Monica Yupa Carla E. Small Julia Dixon Shel McConville, M. Ed. Ebru Karayel Çınar Abi McNaughton Wendy Pearson Dr. Kelli Erwin Kitti Bába M.Ed. Susan Morrow Katharina Cordes Julie Brand Catherine White Guimarães Logan Currie Maureen Young Jessica Shelley Renee Dawson, Ed.S. Mallory Maynard Katie Hasselstrøm Pranati Bagchi Check out the link in the comments for the complete edtech list and more details on their work, as well as how to sign up to be part of the community. And look out for tomorrow's post, where we’ll be spotlighting community members from the nonprofit, research, and AI training worlds. AI for Education #EdTEch #GenAi #responsibleAI #women

This week we continue to celebrate the remarkable female educators and leaders in our Women in AI + Education community doing the frontline work in Higher Education around the world. Colleges and Universities face the urgent task of preparing both faculty and students to critically engage with AI while navigating complex questions of academic integrity, research ethics, career readiness, and pedagogical transformation. Which is why we are excited that our Higher Education spotlight series includes: • Faculty leaders creating frameworks for ethical AI principles, addressing crucial concerns like data privacy, bias, and equity of access • Instructional designers developing workshops on AI adoption that focus on assessment and practical tool use • Faculty leading cross-campus AI task forces and communities of practice to ensure foundational AI literacy across disciplines • Writing instructors teaching students to recognize bias and properly cite AI use in academic work • Researchers developing AI-powered tutoring systems that have impacted hundreds of thousands of students across multiple countries • Library professionals helping cultivate critical thinking around our evolving information ecosystem • International educators designing micro-certification courses for UNESCO to build faculty capacity in GenAI We continue to be amazed and inspired by the innovative ways our community collaborates to advance responsible AI adoption in their diverse settings. Check out the link in the comments to check out the complete list and more details on their work, as well as how to sign up to be part of the community. And look out for tomorrow's post, where we’ll be spotlighting community members from the EdTech sector. Thanks to our higher ed spotlight members: Casandra Silva Sibilin, Shelli Wynants, Tonya Whitaker, MA, Doreen Mayrell, Dr Kay Oddone, Meghan Killeen, Tiffany Petricini, Sadia Gondal, Maha Bali, Renah Wolzinger, Ed.D., Lorna Gonzalez, Ph.D., Chelsy Hooper, Katie Datko, Michelle Fischthal, Jaime L. Bissa, Ph.D., Ewelina Lacey, Elizabeth Reilley, Lori Robbins, Rose E Wang, Luisa Baum, Sara R. #ailiteracy #GenAI #highered #responsibleai #women

This week we’re celebrating the remarkable female educators and leaders in AI for Education's Women in AI + Education community who are working across the globe to advance responsible AI adoption in education.   From K-12 teachers thoughtfully introducing AI literacy in their classrooms to nonprofit leaders building sustainable programs for their communities, these women are doing the essential frontline work. Their efforts showcase the powerful impact of educators who are rolling up their sleeves and leading responsible AI adoption from the ground up, one classroom, one project, and one student at a time.   Today we are highlighting K-12 educators and leaders, including: • Leaders and teachers developing district-wide AI guidelines and handbooks, rolling out comprehensive literacy initiatives that engage both educators and students • District technology leaders implementing evaluation frameworks that ensure AI tools meet standards for reliability, efficacy, safety, and ethical use • School counselors creating AI literacy programs beyond traditional teaching and learning, focusing on social-emotional development and supporting neurodiverse students • Instructional coaches providing hands-on support to teachers as they identify how to start integrating AI ethically and creatively into their practice • Educators creating AI curricula and courses that tackle critical issues like bias, misinformation, and academic integrity • Rural education advocates building customized AI toolboxes to support underserved areas We are constantly blown away by how our community comes together and the work they are doing to make a meaningful difference in responsible ai adoption in their unique contexts. You can find a link in the comments for the full list and contributions and how to sign up to be part of the community. And look out for tomorrow's post, where we’ll be spotlighting community members from higher education! Thanks for being a part of our K12 member highlight: Hajiba El Meliani, Julie Tarasi, Tara Menghini, Paula Johnson, Larisa Black, Gamze K. Pultz, Stefany Palomba M.Ed., Samantha Armstrong, Becky Osterfeld, M. Ed., Cammie Kannekens, Lindsay Kehl, Kaylee Baldwin, Mayan Sayag, Vera Cubero, Anne Charlestin, Ed.D., Lisa Weber, Joanne Villis, Jamey Hill, Lauren Owens, Alana Winnick, Terri Hall, Claudia Meirinhos, Rocio Rilbelles, Maurie Beasley, M.Ed, Amy Oswalt, Carla de Schneider, and Amy Pezzoni. #aiforeducation #ailiteracy #responsibleAI #women