From Policy to Practice: States Leading in AI Literacy

Supporting AI literacy at scale starts with state leadership, district collaboration, and practical models that work. In this session, teams from New Mexico and Wyoming share how they’ve worked with educators to build AI fluency through hands-on professional learning, flexible online learning, and strategic partnerships with local districts. With lessons drawn from real implementation across very different contexts, you'll hear what worked, what didn't, and what's next. Whether you’re starting small or scaling big, this session will give you concrete strategies, fresh ideas, and honest reflections from the field. Come ready to explore how your state, district, or school can move AI literacy from vision to action.<br /><br />This session will be structured as an interactive workshop but has the flexibility to serve as a panel or presentation if better suited for a different format.. After a short overview of the multi-state project, presenters will guide participants through implementation stories, breakout discussion prompts, and example activities used in PD settings. Attendees will have opportunities to share their own implementation challenges and brainstorm adaptations for their local contexts. This session is designed for state and district leaders, instructional technology directors, professional learning coordinators, and anyone leading AI integration efforts across systems. No prior expertise in AI is required.