aiEDU Trailblazers Fellowship

For Educators

Turning Teachers into Trailblazers Since 2019

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.

The Trailblazer Experience

aiEDU Trailblazers Fellowship

Our Trailblazers Alumni Fellows is growing community of educators reimagining the future of education in the age of AI. Our alumni are K–12 educators who’ve explored, tested, and now lead in shaping the future of AI in their classrooms.

Fellows choose the cohort that best fits their 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.

    Cohort Schedules
    National Cohort 1 (Tuesdays)
    Sept 23 — 6:30–8:00 PM ET
    Sept 30 — 6:30–7:30 PM ET
    Oct 21 — 6:30–7:30 PM ET
    Nov 4 — 6:30–7:30 PM ET
    Nov 18 — 6:30–8:00 PM ET

    National Cohort 2 (Thursdays)
    Sept 25 — 5:00–6:30 PM ET
    Oct 9 — 5:00–6:00 PM ET
    Oct 23 — 5:00–6:00 PM ET
    Nov 6 — 5:00–6:00 PM ET
    Nov 20 — 5:00–6:30 PM ET

    Format: Fully virtual

  • For: Educators in rural communities nationwide

    Virtual

    Inperson

    Cohort Schedules:
    Rural 1: Tuesdays, Sept.–Nov.
    Sept 9 — 7:00–8:30 PM ET
    Sept 23 — 7:00–8:00 PM ET
    Oct 7 — 7:00–8:00 PM ET
    Oct 21 — 7:00–8:00 PM ET
    Nov 4 — 7:00–8:30 PM ET

    Rural 2: Wednesdays, Sept.–Nov.
    Sept 10 — 10:00–11:30 PM ET
    Sept 24 — 10:00–11:00 PM ET
    Oct 8 — 10:00–11:00 PM ET
    Oct 22 — 10:00–11:00 PM ET
    Nov 5 — 10:00–11:30 PM ET

    Rural 3: Thursdays, Sept.–Nov.
    Sept 11 — 7:00–8:30 PM ET
    Sept 25 — 7:00–8:00 PM ET
    Oct 9 — 7:00–8:00 PM ET
    Oct 23 — 7:00–8:00 PM ET
    Nov 6 — 7:00–8:30 PM ET

    Rural 4: Thursdays, Oct.–Dec.
    Oct 2 — 8:00–9:30 PM ET
    Oct 16 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    Oct 30 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    Nov 20 — 8:00–9:00 PM ET
    Dec 4 — 8:00–9:30 PM ET

    Format: Fully virtual

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

  • For: Educators based in Montana


    Schedule:
    Sept 30 — 5:00–6:30 PM MT ((In-Person)
    Oct 14 — 5:00–6:00 PM MT (Virtual)
    Oct 28 — 5:00–6:00 PM MT (Virtual)
    Nov 18 — 5:00–6:00 PM MT (Virtual)
    Dec 2 — 5:00–6:30 PM MT (In-Person)

    Format: Hybrid: In-person sessions will be held at the Flathead Reservation


    Details:

    • Live, local meetings

    • Peer connections across Montana

    • Tailored to regional needs

  • For: Educators serving Indigenous student populations

    Schedule:
    Oct 1 — 8:00-9:30 PM ET
    Oct 15 — 8:00-9:00 PM ET
    Oct 29 — 8:00-9:00 PM ET
    Nov 19 — 8:00-9:00 PM ET
    Dec 3 — 8:00-9:30 PM ET

    Format: Fully virtual

    Details: Focus on culturally responsive AI integration

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