URI to host statewide workshop on AI for teachers, administrators in K-12 education
KINGSTON, R.I. – July 2, 2025 – For the second year in a row, the University of Rhode Island is proud to host a timely professional development workshop July 14-16 focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education. The event will bring together over 150 teachers and administrators from more than 30 school districts across the state, representing a diverse cross-section of Rhode Island’s educational community.
What: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 Education Workshop
Who: University of Rhode Island, K-12 Computer Science Education Program
When: July 14-16; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Where: URI; Carothers Library; 15 Lippitt Road; Kingston
This workshop is designed to help educators explore the foundations, applications, and ethics of AI while preparing them to bring these emerging technologies into their classrooms in ways that are age-appropriate, inclusive, and relevant to students’ lives. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities, learn about AI concepts and tools, and collaborate on strategies for integrating AI into existing curricula.
“By building a strong foundation in AI for educators, we’re helping ensure that our students are prepared not just to use AI in their learning—but to understand how to use it effectively and responsibly.” said Vic Fay-Wolfe, computer science professor and director of the K-12 Computer Science Education Program at URI.
Participating districts represent the full geographic and demographic diversity of Rhode Island, underscoring the statewide momentum behind bringing AI literacy into the classroom. Expected school districts include: Barrington, Block Island, Bristol-Warren, Burrillville, Central Falls, Chariho, Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, East Providence, Foster-Glocester, Jamestown, Johnston, Lincoln, Middletown, Newport, North Kingstown, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Portsmouth, Providence, Scituate, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Warwick, West Warwick, Westerly, Woonsocket, and many public charter schools across the state.
For more information about this workshop and related upcoming events, visit: www.k12.cs.uri.edu/teach-ai
URI’s K-12 Computer Science Education program is proud to partner with local educational organizations, such as the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Computer Science Teaching Association (R.I. Chapter), to provide training, curriculum support, and resources to help schools and districts implement AI-focused learning that is both equitable and forward-thinking.
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