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Friday, March 27, 2026 | National AI Literacy Day
National AI Literacy Day is a nationwide day of action focused on exploring the fundamental question, “ What is AI? ” and “ How do we prepare learners for an AI-enabled world ? ”
This national day of learning will bring together students, parents, educators, and community members to examine this technology shaping our world. Opportunities for engagement include valuable lessons for classrooms and after-school programs, and professional development opportunities for educators. With events hosted in local communities and national spotlight events, our mission is to promote AI literacy as a foundational skill for the 21st century.
What to Expect in 2026
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For Educators
Professional Development That Transforms Practice: Discover how AI can enhance your teaching effectiveness, save valuable time, and improve student outcomes through human-centered approaches. Access curriculum resources, lesson plans, and hands-on activities that are searchable by grade level, subject, lesson time, and category.
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For Students & Families
Building Tomorrow's Digital Citizens: Explore AI as a helpful tool for learning and creativity while developing critical thinking about technology's role in our lives. Engage in age-appropriate activities that spark curiosity about the capabilities and limitations of AI.
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For Communities
Local Events, National Impact: Host or attend community events that bring AI literacy to your neighborhood. From library workshops to maker space activities, there are opportunities for everyone to participate.
How to Get Involved
Individuals, schools, districts, and organizations who want to learn more or get engaged in National AI Literacy Day can get involved in two ways - as contributors or participants.
How to Contribute
Become a supporting organization
Host an event in your district or state
Submit curriculum materials for grades K-12 or for an afterschool program for our team to review
Contribute professional development materials or recorded webinars for the day
Submissions are currently closed. Fill out this interest form for the next National AI Literacy Day.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
How to Participate
Attend a virtual event or a local event in your district or state
Explore free curriculum materials
Explore professional development materials or sign up for live synchronous professional development on the day.
Organized by the EDSAFE AI Alliance, aiEDU, Common Sense Media, and The Tech Interactive,
this national day of learning will bring together students, parents, educators, and community members to examine how this technology is shaping our world. Opportunities for engagement include valuable lessons for classrooms and after-school programs, as well as professional development opportunities for educators. With events hosted in local communities and national spotlight events, our mission is to promote AI literacy as a foundational skill for the 21st century.
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The Hour of AI is a free introduction to AI literacy from CSforALL designed to bridge this gap and empower students to become creators, not just consumers, of technology.
Digital Learning Day 2026
Save the Date: February 12, 2026
DLDay is about recognizing and celebrating incredible digital learning practices taking place nationwide. It highlights the innovative ways teachers and students use digital tools daily to enhance education and inspire creativity. It’s a chance to:
Celebrate educators who use technology to empower and inspire.
Honor students for their creativity and adaptability in a digital world.
Showcase schools that foster connection, engagement, and innovation through digital tools.
DLDay is an annual reminder to uplift colleagues, share success stories, and demonstrate how digital learning builds relationships, empowers communities, and fuels a love for learning.
Day of AI
Day of AI isn’t just one day—it’s your day to explore AI whenever it fits your schedule! Whether a single lesson or a full event, Day of AI can be run at your school over a day, week, month, or year. Feel free to contact us to help you decide how to bring AI literacy to your students!
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Our Corporate Sponsors
Thank you to our 2026 corporate sponsors.
