AI in Colorado Education
CEI is partnering with the AI Education Project (aiEDU) and other state leaders to create opportunities throughout Colorado to empower learners, educators, industry, and decision-makers by fostering AI literacy and proficiency.
Just Published! Colorado Releases Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education
The Colorado Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education is the result of months of collaboration by over 100 stakeholders from across the state. AI technology has unprecedented potential to reshape teaching and learning. By integrating AI thoughtfully and responsibly into the classroom, educators can enhance learning experiences, support diverse student needs, and prepare students for the future.
This roadmap is a dynamic resource designed to support local school districts in developing their own approaches to AI integration. It emphasizes flexibility and adaptability, acknowledging the rapid pace of technological change and the importance of continuous learning and improvement.
The guidance in this roadmap aims to:
- Provide practical insights for integrating AI into education, focusing on enhancing teaching, impacting learning, and promoting equity and inclusion, supported by policy and tools.
- Empower educators and policymakers with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI effectively, fostering a more engaging, inclusive, and innovative educational environment.
- Call on state-level organizations to create conditions for school districts to learn rapidly from each other and from early adopters.
Most importantly, this is an invitation to reshape educational systems, giving Colorado’s young people a competitive edge and engaging them in relevant learning experiences regardless of their zip code.
We extend deep gratitude to those who contributed to the development of this roadmap; the Gill Foundation who made the work possible through their financial support; and the leaders and educators who commit to moving this work forward.
Read the full announcement here.
CEI and aiEDU Launch New AI in Education Statewide Steering Committee for Colorado
The steering committee represents expertise and voices across sectors and will identify urgent policy and practice priorities and pathways to create conditions that foster promising solutions for AI in education in Colorado, specifically in spaces and communities that have historically lacked access to economic advancement. Five working groups will support the steering committee in their work to design, test, and share best practices and recommendations.
This work will inform a statewide roadmap that will help shape the future of AI in Colorado education.
View the list of all Steering Committee members, Working Group members, and AI Thought Leaders here.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
AI Virtual Summit: Taking the First Step
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Join Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) and the AI Education Project (aiEDU), on Wednesday, August 14 for the final summit “Taking the First Step” in a new series focused on supporting school administrative leaders as they begin or continue to implement AI in their schools.
This summit will take a deep dive into existing policy frameworks surrounding AI in education and provide attendees with structured workshop time to consider how these frameworks can be applied within their own school districts. Participants will also have the opportunity to begin developing visionary pilots for AI implementation, which they can continue to design following this series.
AI Virtual Summit: Leading AI Innovation
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Join Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) and the AI Education Project (aiEDU) on Tuesday, July 23 for our third summit “Leading Innovation.” This summit is part of a new series focused on supporting school and district leaders as they begin or continue to implement AI in their schools.
This summit will explore case studies from education systems that have already embraced AI and share what is needed to lead system-wide innovation as the AI landscape continues to expand. Participants will learn how to build support for teachers, students, board members, and parents as they engage with AI. Participants will have opportunities to share their personal learnings and join a Q&A.
Join CEI for National AI Literacy Day and a Student-Focused Panel Discussion
Join CEI and educators, families, communities, and organizations across the country on April 19 for National AI Literacy Day!
As part of this day of learning and connection, CEI is excited to partner with EDSAFE AI, Common Sense Media, The AI Education Project (aiEDU), The Tech Interactive, and AI for Education to host a student panel discussion that invites young people in Colorado to share how they are engaging in this evolving technology.
Students will discuss the role of AI in their education and daily lives, and their hopes and concerns for the future of AI. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A with the student panelists.
AI in Education Summit Series for School Administrators
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Join CEI and the AI Education Project (aiEDU), in partnership with St. Vrain Valley Schools, on April 23, 2024 for the second summit “Understanding the AI Landscape of Innovation” in a new series focused on supporting school administrative leaders as they begin or continue to implement AI in their schools.
This summit, presented by Wren Hoffman, professional development lead for aiEDU, will provide an overview on AI in the classroom and tangible AI-based resources that leaders can use in their schools. Participants will have opportunities to discuss existing AI practices in their schools and their future goals for using this evolving technology.
The content of this summit series is developed specifically for school administrators, but the series is open to all who are interested in joining.
CEI is grateful to the Gill Foundation for supporting the launch of this new work.
AI in Colorado Education: Collaborating for Action Webinar
Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 4-5 p.m. MT
Our third webinar in this series explored how teachers across the country are using AI tools for their work and in the classroom, and how this transformational technology can support learning for students in all grade levels. This webinar continued conversations from our previous events focused on the growing use of AI in education and offered a current perspective on the state of this topic, both within Colorado and on a national scale.
We were excited to welcome four panelists who shared insights on AI usage, including how it can help reduce teacher workload and its potential impact on teacher retention, and discussed opportunities for AI to support learners both in and out of the classroom.
View the webinar recording here.
AI in Colorado Education: Collaborating for Action Webinar
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The second webinar in this series continued conversations from the Colorado Summit on AI Education webinar held in May and provided a current perspective on the state of AI in education, both within Colorado and on a national scale. Colorado Commissioner of Education Susana Córdova joining us to share thoughts on this transformational technology.
View the webinar recording here.
View the webinar presentation slides here.
2023 Colorado Summit on AI Education
May 17, 2023
The AI Education Project (aiEDU), CEI, Code.org, Gary Community Ventures, Thrive Colorado, and Uncharted AI hosted the Colorado Summit on AI Education and welcomed attendees working across the education, industry, and policy ecosystems who joined us in exploring how AI is rapidly transforming our economy and our lives in the Colorado context.
Highlights of the event included an introduction to AI, a demonstration on ChatGPT, breakout discussions by affinity groups and special focus topics, and an educator reaction panel.
