EDSAFE AI Alliance

Webinar: Join EDSAFE AI Alliance and Encode for "Combating Nonconsensual Deepfake Images: Protecting Students and Equipping Districts" on December 9 at 1pm ET. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gvdaf3Su The rise of deepfake technology presents a serious threat to students, with the potential for significant emotional and reputational harm. This webinar will address the growing issue of nonconsensual deepfake images, where a person's image is digitally manipulated into content, including that which is explicit in nature, without their consent. Topics covered will include: -Understanding the Deepfake Phenomenon and National Efforts: Learn how deepfakes are created and the alarming ease with which they can be disseminated as well as national effort to address this challenge -Impact on Students: Discuss the psychological and social consequences for victims of nonconsensual deepfakes. -Resources for Districts: Discover practical strategies, tools, and resources to help districts address, and respond to incidents involving deepfake nudes. -Empowering Students: Gain insights into educating students about online safety, digital citizenship, and responsible technology use. Who should attend: -School administrators -Teachers and educators -School counselors and psychologists -IT professionals in education -Parents and concerned community members Join us for this critical webinar to learn how to protect students and equip your district to address the challenges posed by nonconsensual deepfake nudes.

? Reminder! Applications for the AI Catalyst Fellowship and the Women in AI Fellowship are open but will close soon—on December 1, 2024! If you’re an educator, school administrator, policymaker, or EdTech professional passionate about shaping the future of AI in education, now is the time to apply! Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with a supportive community and gain valuable mentorship. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d6xC4ySA #Fellowships #AIinEducation #ApplyNow

?Ensuring Equity in AI for Education ? As AI becomes an increasingly integral part of the educational landscape, it's crucial that we ensure these technologies are used in ways that promote fairness, equity, and inclusivity. The U.S. Department of Education has released a vital new resource for school communities, helping them navigate the complexities of AI use while ensuring compliance with federal civil rights laws. AI has the potential to enhance opportunities and foster educational equity, but without careful oversight, its widespread adoption in schools—whether for instructional tools, school safety, or administrative purposes—can unintentionally contribute to discrimination. This new guidance offers valuable insights into: -How AI can promote equity for all students -The legal framework schools must follow to avoid discriminatory practices -Examples of AI applications that could raise concerns under civil rights laws -How the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) evaluates potential discrimination in AI use. Educators, administrators, and policymakers must be proactive in understanding these issues to ensure that AI serves all students equitably and does not inadvertently perpetuate bias or discrimination. This new resource from U.S. Department of Education is an essential tool for anyone in education looking to responsibly integrate AI into their schools and institutions. Read the full resource here: https://lnkd.in/e3tzzdEX

The Women in AI Fellowship is changing the game for leaders in education! Jennifer Torres, EdD, Chief Academic Officer at Waterford.org reflects on how her participation in the fellowship has empowered her to enhance AI integration in early childhood education. By leveraging AI to personalize learning and increase team efficiency, Jennifer is shaping a future where technology meets the needs of every student. AI is no longer intimidating but a powerful tool to build confidence, streamline processes, and explore new opportunities. At EDSAFE AI Alliance, we’re proud to support initiatives that foster collaboration, build leadership in AI, and drive positive change across education. Read Jennifer’s full reflection on how the Women in AI Fellowship shaped her career and sparked new opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gA2Pxy37 Applications are currently open for the next Women in AI Fellowship cohort! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/d6xC4ySA

EDSAFE AI Alliance Steering Committee member ISTE launches GenerationAI to help K-12 educators responsibly integrate AI in the classroom. Join us for free professional learning and create a hub for innovative teaching! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfJeTm3f

Teaching our young children to be engaged participants in our society and economy is the most essential job in our country.?Yet the competitiveness and appeal of teaching in the United States has plummeted over the past decade. The new administration should announce a national talent surge to identify, scale, and recruit into innovative teacher preparation models, expand teacher leadership opportunities, and boost the profession’s prestige. Here's how. ?? America’s Teachers Innovate: A National Talent Surge For Teaching In The AI Era ? Zarek Drozda + Erin Mote + Pat Yongpradit + Talia Milgrom-Elcott #DayOne2025 #edpolicy #aipolicy https://lnkd.in/eQBgpVp2

Thrilled to share this new resource from our partners which adds an AI literacy domain to their already robust maturity model. It’s great to see a focus on building knowledge not fear as we think about how generative AI will impact education systems the first step making sure our educators are prepared.

Applications are now open for two incredible EDSAFE AI Alliance fellowships: the AI Catalyst Fellowship and the Women in AI Fellowship! These programs are designed for professionals who are passionate about leading the future of AI in education. We invite educators, school administrators, policymakers, EdTech professionals, and community advocates committed to advancing equity, justice, and learner well-being through AI to apply. ??? Applications close on December 1, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a transformative experience! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/d6xC4ySA #Fellowships #AIinEducation #Leadership #Equity

Teaching our young children to be engaged participants in our society and economy is the most essential job in our country.?Yet the competitiveness and appeal of teaching in the United States has plummeted over the past decade. The new administration should announce a national talent surge to identify, scale, and recruit into innovative teacher preparation models, expand teacher leadership opportunities, and boost the profession’s prestige. Here's how. ?? America’s Teachers Innovate: A National Talent Surge For Teaching In The AI Era ? Zarek Drozda + Erin Mote + Pat Yongpradit + Talia Milgrom-Elcott #DayOne2025 #edpolicy #aipolicy https://lnkd.in/eQBgpVp2

The demand to meet changing workforce needs and an effort to stay globally competitive whether in #AI or #cybersecurity or #computerscience all need one thing - EDUCATORS! Our efforts will fail if we don’t have enough highly qualified educators to teach students these (often challenging) ideas and concepts. To build knowledge, not fear of these technologies, and equip our young people with the skills and competencies they need for an ever-changing world. Yet, with a decade-long decline in teacher workforce entry, we have some serious work to do, or we risk leaving many students and communities behind (just as the digital divide grows exponentially). I joined Zarek Drozda, Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Pat Yongpradit to draft a new national CTA to reinvigorate the teaching profession in the eyes of policymakers and the public. With the many calls for #DigitalFrontierSkills, we need to start treating teaching as the job it already is: prestigious, challenging, critical for the economy, critical for national competitiveness. That’s what other countries do. (And last time I looked we are losing ground - now ranked 29th in the world in primary education) Regardless of the direction the new administration takes, we are forwarding a number of specific and bipartisan recommendations for U.S. Federal agencies to consider through the Federation of American Scientists hashtag #DayOne program. We need a national movement that can be supported by states like we have done with registered teacher apprenticeships through The Pathways Alliance. Thank you to Melissa Moritz, Patricia Saenz-Armstrong, and Meghan Grady Serrano for their input and thoughtful ideas on this work.