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Artificial Intelligence programs, projects and research at the Friday Institute

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The Friday Institute is focused on innovation and technologies that are transforming education. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of K-12 education in every district, school and classroom. At the Friday Institute (FI), we are working with educators and educational leaders to leverage AI for deeper learning, support teachers and students in effective uses of AI, ensure equitable access in how AI is incorporated into education, and conduct research on AI integration in instruction.

Educators’ Perspectives on Generative AI in K-12: Informing AI in Education Guidance

White Paper | May 21, 2024

The rapid development of generative AI is transforming the educational landscape. Educators from the classroom to the district office are confronted with new challenges and uncertainties regarding safe….

AI in K-12 Convening Gathers Key Stakeholders in Implementing AI in North Carolina Classrooms

To address AI integration in classes, schools and districts, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation hosted an AI in K-12 Convening of key stakeholders Nov. 15 to empower educators…

AI with the FI Working Group

Michael Babb

IT Data Administrator

Sarah Bausell

Social Sci, Research Scholar

Emma Braaten

Instnl Policy/Cmplnce Prfsnl

Rebekah Davis

Social Sci, Research Scholar

Kimberly Farnsworth

Social Sci, Research Scholar

Kenneth Ferguson

Director of I.T- Information Technology

Marie Himes

Director, Subdvsn/Unit/Prog AD

Shaun Kellogg

Senior Director, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

Jaclyn Stevens

Interim Director and Senior Research Scholar, Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative

Russell Strand-Poole

Social Sci, Research Scholar

Amy Walter

Social Sci, Research Scholar

Partners We Have Proudly Worked With

  • Advanced Learning Partnerships
  • Belk Foundation
  • ClassLink
  • Code.org
  • COSN
  • Department of Education
  • Digital Promise
  • EngageAI Institute
  • Indiana University
  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
  • MerlynMind
  • Microsoft
  • National Science Foundation
  • North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
  • North Carolina State University College of Education
  • North Carolina Technology in Education Society (NCTies)
  • SparkNC
  • Wake County Public Schools