7 New Resources for AI-Ready Schools
We are putting the power back into the hands of educators and administrators with the foundational training necessary to safely navigate and teach AI.
National AI Literacy Day seeks to de-mystify artificial intelligence (AI), so that teachers can feel competent and comfortable not only using it, but also teaching it.
We know our school systems must prepare the next generation for an AI-enabled world, but to accomplish such a feat educators need to learn how to use AI first. If teachers aren’t given the training and professional development they need to feel confident, that disconnect in the classroom will undermine AI literacy and put our students at a disadvantage before they even graduate. Students won’t just fall behind on a trend; they’ll lack foundational skills needed for the rest of their lives. As educators, administrators, and facilitators, it is our job to understand this technology so we can safely and effectively introduce it into our classrooms.
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The National AI Literacy website is home to dozens of free professional development resources that can be accessed at any time for educators to use in the classroom. Whether it’s a 20 minute math lesson or a 45-minute workshop for social studies, there is something for everyone to learn more about AI asynchronously.
Need help trying to find the resource for your learning environment? Let’s take a look at a few possibilities for educators, school leaders and policy makers, and anyone else wanting to learn more about AI literacy.
Resources for Educators — Practical Tools and Teaching Strategies for the Classroom
For those working directly with students, three new resources offer immediate, "at your fingertips" applications:
AI Plagiarism Playbook (Learning Technology Center): This 60-90 minute course helps PreK-12 educators reexamine the writing process in light of generative AI tools. Instead of just using detection tools, you’ll learn how to strategically design writing tasks—like debate assignments or essays—that deepens student thinking and incorporates new, AI-resistant strategies. This course addresses the teacher’s own ideas about plagiarism and how AI can interfere with academic integrity.
Google Gemini Basics (Learning Technology Center): In 60-90 minutes, you can master the Google Gemini interface. You’ll learn to write effective prompts for lesson planning and content differentiation, building the confidence to use Gemini as a daily thought partner in education.
Developing AI Literacy (CodeHS): This 45-60 minute asynchronous webinar equips K-12 teachers with strategies to teach students about how AI works, its limitations, and its societal impact. It is a focused way to prepare students for a tech-driven future.
Resources for School Leaders and Policy Makers — Considering AI Strategic Planning
If you are responsible for district-wide implementation or policy, these sessions provide the roadmap you need:
Beyond the Buzz: Developing an AI Strategy That Works (EdTech Leaders Alliance): In 45-60 minutes, school leaders and board members will learn practical, strategic implementation, starting with an assessment to identify your district’s current level of AI readiness and identifying current gaps across leadership, policy, instruction, operations, and even cybersecurity. You’ll learn about essential components of responsible AI strategy, including data privacy, bias mitigation, and other risk management frameworks. After the workshop, you’ll have an actionable 90-day AI implementation plan that aligns with district goals while ensuring ethical and responsible use.
From Insights to Action: Building Your AI Guidebooks Together (LEAP Innovations): Also 45-60 minutes, this session focuses on "how-to" co-create AI roadmaps and policies across stakeholders. You’ll learn strategies for engaging staff, establishing policy, and bringing student voices into the process to move from simple compliance to true innovation.
Powering the Future of Learning (LEAP Innovations): This 45-60 minute webinar offers an actionable guide for equitable and ethical AI adoption. It highlights lessons from Chicago’s cross-sector coalition to help leaders responsibly integrate AI into their unique school environments.
Resources for Anyone Learning AI Literacy — Foundational AI Knowledge
If you are just starting your journey or looking to continually expand your knowledge on AI implementation, we have a resource designed for anyone in an educational role:
Artificial Intelligence 101 for Schools (Learning Technology Center): This 60-90 minute beginner-friendly online course is for everyone—teachers, counselors, and administrative staff. It explores the historical context of AI, how AI can support daily tasks like lesson planning and data entry, and what challenges and limits AI still faces today. This course will help you make informed decisions about technology in your specific role.
These sessions are just a glimpse of what’s available through the National AI Literacy Day website. On March 27, our nationwide day of action will feature in-person events, virtual webinars, and a growing library of resources designed to take the mystery out of AI. We know that educators deserve the autonomy to master these tools in a low-stress and accessible environment.
Without our educators, school administrators, and policymakers actively contributing to the conversation surrounding AI literacy, students across the country would be left unprepared and disadvantaged. But that’s not the case. Educators nationwide are stepping up and National AI Literacy Day is excited to be a part of that effort.
We invite you to dive into these resources today, or share them with someone else who might benefit from them. With your help, our educators will be able to teach the new generation of students what AI is, and how they can use it too.
