aiEDU receives support from The J.M. Smucker Company to advance AI readiness, AI literacy

aiEDU: The AI Education Project is proud to share that it’s received funding from the J.M. Smucker Company supporting its mission of ensuring that every student is ready to live, work, and thrive in a world where AI is everywhere.

The funding will be used to support aiEDU’s work building AI readiness and AI literacy and supporting students, teachers and school systems in navigating a world where AI is everywhere. 

“As an Ohioan and the son of a public school educator, I’m especially grateful for the support of The J.M. Smucker Company,” said Alex Kotran, CEO and founder of aiEDU. “This funding helps us build a future where every student — regardless of zip code — can thrive in an AI-driven world. We’re proud to partner with an organization that’s as committed to Ohio’s future as we are.”

This funding will help aiEDU:

• Support professional learning and development for teachers

• Create free-to-use AI curriculum and snapshots for teachers across the U.S.

• Support strategic partnerships that build system-wide AI Readiness

• Advance model policies and guidance for AI use in schools

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For more information, visit www.jmsmucker.com/our-impact.