aiEDU Trailblazer Fellowship

An opportunity for educators who are ready to build their capacity for teaching AI literacy. Join a forward-thinking community, provide valuable insight, and empower your students with AI readiness.

Fall 2026 applications are now open.

Apply by August 24 at 11:59 PM PT.

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The Trailblazer Experience

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Trailblazer Fellowship

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

Apply for the cohort(s) that best match your qualifications and availability — see Cohort Options in the FAQs below for the fall schedule. All cohorts include:

  • $875 stipend for participation

  • A national network of fellow educators

  • Ongoing professional learning and support

  • A certificate and digital badge

  • Opportunities to influence future aiEDU curriculum

FAQ

Join the aiEDU Trailblazer Fellowship!

You’ll take a lead role in shaping the future of AI in the classroom, and become a part of the growing community of educators who are re-imagining 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!

We want you… Yes, you!

Apply today!

Trailblazer Fellowship

FAQs

  • To apply for the Spring 2026 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 at least 2 aiEDU curriculum activities during the fellowship

      • Be available to attend all five virtual sessions and complete asynchronous activities between sessions (roughly 25 hours total)

        • 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.

    • 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 and join our alumni community

  • Once you start your application, you'll choose from the following cohorts based on your qualifications:

    Math & Science Cohort (Tuesdays)
    Qualifications: 3rd–12th grade Math/Science teachers
    September 29 — 6:00–7:30 PM ET
    October 13 — 6:00–7:00 PM ET
    November 3 — 6:00–7:00 PM ET
    November 17 — 6:00–7:00 PM ET
    December 1 — 6:00–7:30 PM ET

    Computer Science Cohort (Thursdays)
    Qualifications: 6th–12th grade Computer Science
    September 29 — 8:00–9:30 PM ET
    October 13 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    November 3 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    November 17 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    December 1 — 8:00–9:30 PM ET

    Humanities & Literacy Cohort (Tuesdays)
    Qualifications: 6th–12th grade Humanities (English, Social Studies, Civics, History) teachers
    September 29 — 8:00–9:30 PM ET
    October 13 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    November 3 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    November 17 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    December 1 — 8:00–9:30 PM ET

    Texas Educators Cohort (Wednesdays)
    Qualifications: 3rd–12th grade Texas-based teachers
    October 1 — 6:00–7:30 PM ET
    October 15 — 6:00–7:00 PM ET
    November 5 — 6:00–7:00 PM ET
    November 19 — 6:00–7:00 PM ET
    December 3 — 6:00–7:30 PM ET

    Elementary Cohort (Thursdays)
    Qualifications: 3rd–5th grade teachers
    October 1 — 8:00–9:30 PM ET
    October 15 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    November 5 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    November 19 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    December 3 — 8:00–9:30 PM ET

Complete your application here

Questions?

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