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Hi Wisconsin CS Colleagues

Day of AI and MIT RAISE are sponsoring this newsletter…including a free 2-day virtual cohort in late July or early August followed up by a Fall Community of Practice - all focused on AI - there’s more opportunities listed below.

View this email in your browser Dear Joe, We hope you're enjoying a restful and inspiring summer! As you begin thinking about the year ahead, we invite you to explore Day of AI's free curriculum and resources to support AI literacy in your classroom, school, or community.  In this newsletter, you'll meet members of our Student Senate, learn about upcoming professional learning opportunities, and discover ways educators around the world are bringing AI literacy to life.  We're also hard at work developing exciting new lessons, resources, and initiatives for the coming year, so stay tuned for more updates in the months ahead! Day of AI & NAAIC Partner to Bring FREE PL to Educators! Through this National Science Foundation-funded initiative, teachers nationwide can access free AI professional development, industry-recognized certifications, and classroom-ready resources. Program Structure Part 1: Summer Curriculum Deep-Dive (8 live virtual hours total) Attend one of the following two-day virtual cohorts: July 28–29, 2026 August 11–12, 2026 Sessions run 10:00 AM–3:00 PM ET each day (including a lunch break from 12:00–1:00 PM) Part 2: Fall Community of Practice Participants who complete the Summer Deep-Dive will be invited to join ongoing virtual Community of Practice sessions during the 2026–27 school year. Fall meeting dates will be determined based on participant availability. Cost: Free Eligibility: U.S. high school educators (no prior AI experience required) Learn More and Apply Meet the Student Senate on AI Policy! This week, we announced the 100 students selected to serve as the inaugural members of the Day of AI Student Senate, representing all 50 states. This July, these students will gather at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute to discuss, debate, and develop recommendations for the responsible use of AI in K–12 education. Working together, they will draft a National AI Policy for Public Schools—created by students, for students, which will be shared with AASA's network of more than 10,000 school leaders nationwide. This exciting initiative is presented in partnership with AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, and MIT RAISE.  View our Full Student Senate announcement on LinkedIn or Instagram.  How to Raise Kids Who Question AI What happens when children see AI as a friend, companion, or confidant? In this TED talk, Day of AI team member and MIT researcher Dr. Randi Williams explores how AI is changing the way young people interact with technology, and why AI literacy starts with curiosity, questioning, and understanding how these systems work. Then, explore our free AI Literacy Family Toolkit, co-created with Common Sense Media, for practical resources to support conversations about AI at home. Follow Day of AI on Socials! Copyright (C) 2026 DayofAI.org. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe