BDEC 9/9/26 Coalition Convening: AI in K–12 Education: Balancing Opportunity, Risk & Responsibility

AI in K–12 Education: Balancing Opportunity, Risk & Responsibility Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how students learn, educators teach, and school systems prepare young people for the future. But as AI creates new opportunities in K–12 education, it also raises important questions around equity, privacy, academic integrity, responsible use, and governance. In this Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition (BDEC) Coalition Convening, national and local leaders explore how schools and communities can harness the potential of AI while ensuring its implementation is responsible, ethical, and equitable. Featured Speakers: Elizabeth Laird — Director, Equity in Civic Technology, Center for Democracy & Technology J.B. Branch — Director of Federal AI Governance and Technology Policy, Public Citizen Dawn Shirey — Director of Virtual Learning and Instructional Technology, Baltimore City Public Schools Moderated by Dhanaraj Thakur, BDEC Board Member. This conversation is relevant to educators, parents, policymakers, nonprofit and community leaders, funders, workforce practitioners, and technology partners working to ensure that the next generation is prepared to navigate an AI-enabled future. Learn more about the Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition (BDEC) at ⁠digitalequitybaltimore.org. #AIEquity #ArtificialIntelligence #K12Education #DigitalEquity #Baltimore #ResponsibleAI #EducationTechnology