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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 access for all in how AI is incorporated into education, and conduct research on AI integration in instruction.

Friday Institute, SETDA Lead Interstate Collaboration on AI Integration

The Friday Institute and SETDA (State Educational Technology Directors Association) are leading a new initiative, AI Across State Lines, to bring states together to prepare for and implement AI in K-12 education.

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New AI Literacy Courses for Educators Launch

Educators across the country now have access to a new suite of AI literacy courses co-designed by the Friday Institute and other educational leaders to help educators thoughtfully and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning.

AI with the FI Working Group

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Michael Babb

Business Intelligence Spec

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Sarah Bausell
Sarah Bausell

Social Sci, Research Scholar

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Emma Braaten

Director of Digital Learning

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Rebekah Davis

Social Sci, Research Scholar

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Russell Dirgo, PLLC Team Member
Russell Dirgo

Social Sci, Research Scholar

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Kenneth Ferguson

Director of I.T- Information Technology

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Marie Himes

Research Scholar, Principal

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Hollylynne Lee
Hollylynne S. Lee

Distinguished University Professor and Senior Faculty Fellow

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Jaclyn Stevens

Senior Research Scholar, Digital Learning

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Amy Walter

Social Sci, Research Scholar

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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