Fall 2025 Fellowship

aiEDU Trailblazer Fellowship

Application open between August 1st and August 15th, 11:59 PM PST.

An experience designed for Educators who are ready to build their capacity for teaching AI literacy. Join a forward-thinking community, provide valuable insights on aiEDU resources, and empower students with AI literacy and readiness.

aiEDU Trailblazer Fellowship

A paid opportunity for K–12 educators to explore, test, and lead in the future of teaching with AI.

You can choose the cohort that best fits your background and teaching context. All cohorts include:

  • A 10-week structure

  • Bi-weekly synchronous sessions

  • Asynchronous activities

  • Curriculum implementation

  • A connection to our national educator network

  • For: K–12 educators across the U.S.

    Schedule: September 15 – November 17, 2025

    Format: Fully virtual

  • For: Educators in rural communities nationwide

    Virtual

    Inperson

    Schedule: [Dates TBD]

    Format: Fully virtual

    Details: 4 open-enrollment rural cohorts + Collaborative Demo Experience

  • For: Educators based in Montana
    Schedule: [Dates TBD]
    Format: Hybrid — in-person + virtual
    Details:

    • Live, local meetings

    • Peer connections across Montana

    • Tailored to regional needs

  • For: Educators serving Indigenous student populations
    Schedule: [Dates TBD]
    Format: Fully virtual

    Details: Focus on culturally responsive AI integration

The Trailblazer Experience

APPLICATION OPENS AUG. 1ST, 2025

APPLICATION OPENS AUG. 1ST, 2025

We Want You… Yes, You!

Join 3rd Annual aiEDU Trailblazer Fellowship starting Fall 2025! Take a lead role in shaping the future of AI in the classroom. Become a part of the growing community of educators reimagining the future of education.

This program is a great fit if you:

  • Are curious about AI’s role in education

  • Want to experiment and reflect on your practice

  • Are open to sharing what works—and what doesn’t

  • See yourself as someone ready to try, learn, and lead!

Apply between August 1st and August 15th, 11:59 PM PST.

AI Trailblazers Fellowship

FAQs

  • This program is a great fit if you:

    • Are curious about AI’s role in education

    • Want to experiment and reflect on your practice

    • Are open to sharing what works—and what doesn’t

    • See yourself as someone ready to try, learn, and lead

  • To apply for the Fall 2025 Trailblazers Fellowship, you must:

    • Be a current K–12 classroom teacher in the U.S.

      • Teach in a classroom where you can record yourself implementing aiEDU activities (for internal learning and reflection) and collect any necessary student release forms.

      • Be able to implement aiEDU curriculum activities 2-3 times during the fellowship

      • Be available to attend five virtual sessions and complete asynchronous activities between sessions

        • The orientation and closing sessions are 1.5 hours; the remaining three sessions are 1 hour each

    • Paid Opportunity: Receive a $875 stipend for your participation. Additional compensation provided for professional filmed lessons.

    • Ongoing Support & Professional Learning: Build your own AI readiness and skills for teaching AI readiness

    • Curriculum Influence: Help shape aiEDU curriculum by sharing feedback from your classroom

    • Recognition as an AI Leader: Earn a certificate and badge, and be recognized as a leader in AI education

    • Build Your Network: Connect with innovative educators from across the country

Questions?

Reach out to learning@aiedu.org with any questions.