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Teachers’ Union Launches $23M AI Academy Backed by Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic

It launches hands-on workshops this fall in Manhattan to scale ethical, practical AI training to K-12 educators nationwide.

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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.
'Teachers are facing huge challenges, which include navigating AI wisely, ethically and safely,' says labor union chief Randi Weingarten

Overview

  • The American Federation of Teachers unveiled the National Academy for AI Instruction with $23 million in contributions from Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic.
  • Hands-on workshops will begin this fall at the United Federation of Teachers facility in Manhattan.
  • The five-year program aims to train 400,000 K-12 teachers through a mix of in-person workshops, online courses and practical sessions.
  • Free virtual instruction will be offered to all 1.8 million AFT members and new regional training hubs are slated to open across the US by 2030.
  • The curriculum is designed to teach educators how to deploy AI tools wisely, safely and ethically in their classrooms.