AIEmpoweredEDU2025: Full Schedule

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A Balanced Approach to AI Integration at the Elementary Level

Tuesday May 13, 2025 TBA

Educators have concerns about the potential for AI to change how children's brains develop, particularly with regard to attention, social skills, and deep learning abilities. While AI tools can provide educational benefits, especially when designed to engage children interactively, there are concerns that excessive or passive use may hinder neural growth in key developmental areas. A balanced approach that includes real-world interactions, physical play, and cognitive engagement, combined with thoughtful AI use, is likely the healthiest for young children’s brain development.

In essence, while AI is not inherently harmful, its impact depends on how it is used in the context of children's overall developmental needs.

Speakers

Charlotte Gant

Neuroeducator, Clackamas ESD

Charlotte Gant is a passionate and dedicated educator with a heart for literacy and a knack for making learning fun! With experience spanning kindergarten through 5th grade, she’s worn many hats—educational assistant, teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, and even... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 TBA

Ethics/Equity/Access

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AI's Rules of Engagement: TTSD's Guide for Fair Play

Tuesday May 13, 2025 TBA

This session highlights TTSD's approach to guiding our community to use AI ethically through policy, guidance documents, and ongoing, responsive dialogue. You'll gain actionable insights and resources to encourage responsible AI practices.

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Kasey Fernandez

District Library Media Specialist, Tigard-Tualatin School District

Kasey Fernandez (she/they), District Library Media Specialist for Tigard Tualatin School District, leads the dynamic Library Services team within the Department of Teaching and Learning. Bridging local needs with a global information landscape, the team empowers students through books... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 TBA

Ethics/Equity/Access

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Rethinking AI in Education: Tools for Equity and Inclusion

Tuesday May 13, 2025 TBA

Join this workshop to delve into how AI technology can advance equity in education by addressing systemic challenges and expanding opportunities for all learners. Discover practical strategies for implementing AI tools that promote inclusive practices, enhance decision-making, and foster equitable outcomes. We'll also debunk common assumptions about AI in academic settings, empowering participants to approach AI integration with a critical and informed perspective.

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Sarah Yee

Program Manager & Facilitator, The Center Consultancy

Dr. Sarah Yee (she/her)Program Manager & Facilitator @ The Center ConsultancyA former K-8 classroom teacher, Sarah has collaborated with district leaders, administrators, and educators throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her work focuses on advocating for educational equity that serves... Read More →

Kevin Wright

Senior Consultant, The Center Consultancy

Dr. Kevin Wright (he/him)Senior Consultant @ The Center ConsultancyKevin draws on his African, Creole, and Indigenous ancestry and upbringing in the Historic Westside of Las Vegas. Rooted in southern values, he is dedicated to advancing racial justice by transforming organizational... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 TBA

Ethics/Equity/Access

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The AI and Youth Initiative: Policy, Advocacy, Education & Everything in Between!

Tuesday May 13, 2025 TBA

The Encode Oregon chapter is a completely youth-led organization that seeks to uplift the student voice in artificial intelligence policy, education, and advocacy. As students, we are often a minority in spaces that directly relate to and affect out futures, especially when we consider the ways that AI is rapidly developing and making its way into our classrooms. Our session will be a chance for educators, policy-makers, students, and community members to understand how students can get involved in advocating for equitable and responsible technology use inside and outside of the classroom. We lead community AI workshops at local community centers, libraries, online community forums, and in our classrooms, centered around this idea of "by youth, for youth" and also actively work toward empowering youth by ensuring their know their rights around technology that's quickly making its way into their classrooms and social circles, such as surveillance technologies or even AI-powered deepfakes. We aim to not only spread awareness about the work we are doing through this session, but to truly create a space where we can learn from each other as to how we can work toward increased student involvement in this space, and why it is so vital!

Speakers

Sahana Srinivasan

Chapter Co-Lead, Encode Oregon

Sahana is currently a Junior at Jesuit high school. During her time at Encode she has helped pass SB 619 (OCPA) and led multiple community workshops around Oregon. In her free time, Sahana loves to spend time with her dog Sugar.

Julianne Huang

Director of Research and Education, Encode Oregon

Julianne is a Junior at Valley Catholic High School. During her time at Encode, she has co-authored an AI in Education Implementation Framework, written a case brief on sexually explicit deepfakes, and been featured by the AI for Education movement. A fun fact about Julianne is that... Read More →

Alena Peethala

Chapter Co-Lead, Encode Oregon

Alena is currently a senior at the International School of Beaverton. During her time at Encode, she has co-authored an AI in Education Implementation Framework, spoken and paneled at community events and educational workshops around the state, and been featured in The Oregonian... Read More →

Nicole Reksopuro

Director Advocacy/Outreach, Encode Oregon

Nicole is a sophomore at Adrienne C. Nelson High School. During her time at Encode, she has testified at school board meetings, lobbied for AI policy, and spoken at various educational workshops and conferences around Oregon. In her free time, Nicole loves to play the cello and b... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 TBA

Ethics/Equity/Access

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