Empowering Leaders with Guidance on AI


We talk a lot about how AI revolutionizes education — but not everyone knows how to navigate this rapidly evolving new landscape. As part of the Google GSV Education Innovation Fellowship, we've built resources and coalitions to help educators leverage AI effectively and ethically. Learn about our approaches here: https://youtu.be/6x9peQIyf8o
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