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Teachers’ Union and AI Giants Finalize $23 Million National Academy in Manhattan

The initiative will bridge educators’ AI skills gap through fall workshops in Manhattan followed by national online programs and regional training hubs.

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As schools and teachers scramble to figure out whether and how to implement AI in the classroom, three leading tech companies are investing in a new training program for educators.
AI leaders funnel $23 million into new labor-backed training program for teachers.
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Overview

  • The American Federation of Teachers partnered with Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic to secure a $23 million package for the National Academy for AI Instruction.
  • Microsoft will contribute $12.5 million over five years, OpenAI will provide $8 million plus $2 million in technical resources, and Anthropic will grant $500,000 in first-year support.
  • The academy is housed at the United Federation of Teachers headquarters in downtown Manhattan and will open with hands-on workshops this fall.
  • Organizers aim to train 400,000 K-12 educators—about 10 percent of the U.S. teaching workforce—by 2030 using a mix of in-person and virtual instruction.
  • Curriculum will emphasize practical, safe and ethical use of AI tools, with plans to expand through online courses and regional hubs.