AI in Action: Bringing Equity to the Center of Classroom Innovation
AI is already in our classrooms. The real question is whether we're using it in ways that are responsible, culturally affirming, and centered on the students too often left on the margins.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Center for Black Educator Development and the Generation AI Initiative will bring K–12 educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders together for AI in Action: An Equity Learning Lab. This is a free, in-person session at George Mason University's FUSE at Mason Square campus in Arlington, VA.
This is not a lecture or a product demo. It's a hands-on learning lab designed around a simple conviction: equity can't be an afterthought in how we adopt AI.
What You'll Explore
- Culturally affirming instruction that honors every learner's identity and experience
- Bias awareness and mitigation in AI-generated content and the systems behind it
- Student voice and agency, so AI extends rather than replaces student thinking
- Differentiated supports for multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and others whose needs are often overlooked
Who's Leading It
The session is led by AI Catalyst Fellows Dr. Craig Peppers and Charles Randolph, who bring deep experience applying AI in real classroom and workforce settings.
What You'll Leave With
- Classroom-ready AI prompts and examples
- Practical equity guardrails for responsible AI use
- Curated follow-up resources
- A certificate of participation
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Location: FUSE at Mason Square, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, Classroom 1327
- Cost: Free. Registration required. Seats are limited.
This is open to all K–12 educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders, regardless of your current comfort with AI tools.
We hope you'll join us as we build a community of educators leading AI with equity at the center.
