Building Bridges Between School Districts and EdTech Symposium

Invitation only.

The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, part of the NC State College of Education, in partnership with Microsoft, Classlink, Merlyn Mind and Advanced Learning Partnerships, is hosting an upcoming symposium Building Bridges Between School Districts and Edtech. The event will prioritize the following:

• Landscape of AI in Education and Edtech: Developing a baseline understanding of the current and potential impact of AI in education among all stakeholders. Fostering strong collaboration between school districts, edtech companies, researchers, and education leaders to address common challenges and leverage opportunities.
• Analysis and Aspirations for AI in Education: Identifying critical needs of school districts in implementing AI technologies and the gaps in current edtech offerings. Working collaboratively to outline actionable strategies and solutions that address these identified needs and gaps, focusing on immediate and long-term requirements.
• Frameworks for AI in Education’s Evaluation and Innovation: Developing actionable short-term and long-term recommendations for education, focusing on safety, efficacy, and ethical considerations. Encouraging innovation in edtech that aligns with these frameworks, ensuring that developments are responsive to the evolving needs of educational institutions.