New Hampshire Educators Explore AI’s Role in the Classroom at Inaugural Day of AI Summit

CONCORD, NH  – School leaders from across New Hampshire gathered at NHTI in Concord for the state’s first Day of AI Education Summit, an event aimed at preparing educators to integrate artificial intelligence into their classrooms. The summit, attended by nearly 100 participants, provided hands-on workshops and discussions about the evolving role of AI in education.

“The Day of AI is significant because it gives educators a chance to explore artificial intelligence in a way that is engaging, accessible, and relevant to their everyday lives,” said Jeffrey C. Riley, Senior Advisor at Day of AI and former Massachusetts Commissioner of Education. “New Hampshire has long been a leader in education, embracing the importance of technology and staying at the forefront of what’s best for students.”

The Day of AI initiative, developed by MIT’s Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE), provides free, open-source AI tools, curriculum, assessments, and teacher training materials to help educators introduce AI concepts in the classroom. The event featured three key workshops:

• Demystifying AI for Educators

• Fair and Responsible AI in Education

• How Do We Develop Students’ AI Literacy?

  
  

Commissioner Frank Edelblut of the New Hampshire Department of Education emphasized AI’s transformative potential in education. “AI has the potential to revolutionize education by providing teachers with their own ‘teaching assistant,’ creating personalized assignments for students based on their needs, and helping educators save time on routine tasks,” Edelblut said. “This is just the beginning of AI’s role in the classroom – it can also serve as a valuable resource for students seeking help with homework or refining essays.”

Photo Courtesy of NH Dept of Education

Educators at the event acknowledged both the opportunities and challenges that AI presents. Shay Cassily, curriculum director at Winnacunnet Cooperative School District, highlighted concerns over plagiarism and data privacy laws, stating, “What this event has given me are some tools to get the conversation started with different stakeholders back in our district.”

The summit’s workshops were led by Dr. Randi Williams, Matt Taylor, Angela Marzilli, Daniella DiPaola, Jorge Gallardo, and Valerie Brock, experts affiliated with Day of AI and MIT RAISE.

As AI continues to develop, New Hampshire’s educators are working to ensure that students gain the skills and literacy needed to navigate a future where artificial intelligence plays an increasingly prominent role in learning.