There is a lot of speculation about the role of AI in education. We launched the AI in Action Learning Tour to cut through the noise with practical information about how AI-powered products are currently being used in classrooms, their instructional benefits and risks, and what it takes to support effective use.
The new website draws on our findings from studying 20 student-facing AI-powered products in use across more than 1,000 school systems. We observed the products in 32 classrooms across 16 school systems and 7 states—and interviewed more than 175 students, teachers, and leaders using them.
Join our webinar on Monday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m. ET to learn more.
During the session, we will:
- Lead a demo of the new site—walking through detailed product profiles, insights from across the tour, and role-specific actions.
- Discuss what our findings make us think about the future of instruction.
- Answer your top-of-mind questions.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 | 3:00 P.M. ET
About the hosts
Emily Freitag
CEO
Through her work at Instruction Partners, Emily aims to strengthen instructional leadership in schools to ensure teachers have support to improve learning experiences and learning outcomes for students, especially students of color, students experiencing poverty, multilingual learners, and students with disabilities. She previously served as assistant commissioner of curriculum and instruction for the Tennessee Department of Education, overseeing K–12 core academics. Prior to that, Emily managed Teach For America’s DC and Connecticut Regions and taught 7th-grade math. She holds a bachelor’s in history from Yale University and a master’s in education policy from Johns Hopkins University.
Doe Kim
Senior Director, AI Learning Tour
Doe is a career educator whose work reimagines schools so that students, especially those historically underserved, experience strong teaching and meaningful learning, and leave with the agency to choose the lives they want. At Instruction Partners, she explores how emerging technologies might deepen student thinking and strengthen instruction. Doe began her career in the classroom and went on to serve as a dean of curriculum and instruction, assistant principal, and principal, before leading leadership program design and development at UnboundEd. She holds bachelor’s degrees in education and psychology from Smith College and a master’s degree in child developmental psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Keya Belt Robinson
Senior Director, AI Learning Tour
Through her work at Instruction Partners, Keya Belt Robinson aims to help educators and school leaders understand how artificial intelligence can strengthen teaching and learning while expanding access and opportunity for all students. Across her work, she has focused on bridging emerging technologies, strong instructional practice, and the needs of learners historically underserved by educational systems. Prior to joining Instruction Partners, Keya served in senior design and innovation roles at the National Math and Science Initiative. Keya holds a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Bowie State University and a master’s degree in innovations in teaching and learning from McDaniel College.