In this episode of My EdTech Life, Jeff Riley breaks down the mission behind Day of AI and the work of MIT RAISE to help schools, districts, families, and students understand artificial intelligence safely, ethically, and with purpose.
Jeff brings 32 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, principal, superintendent, and former Massachusetts Commissioner of Education. His transition to MIT RAISE reveals why AI literacy, student safety, and clear policy matter more than ever.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Sponsor Shoutouts
01:45 Jeff Riley’s Background in Education
04:00 Why MIT RAISE and Day of AI
06:00 The Challenge: AI Policy, Safety & Equity
08:30 How AI Can Transform Teaching & Learning
10:30 Differentiation, Accessibility & Student Support
12:30 Helping Teachers Feel Confident Using AI
15:00 Leading AI Adoption at the District Level
18:00 What AI Literacy Should Mean for Students
20:00 Teaching Healthy Skepticism & Bias Awareness
23:00 Student Voice in AI Policy
26:00 Parent Awareness & Common Sense Media Toolkit
29:00 Responsible AI for America’s Youth
31:00 America’s Youth AI Festival & Student Leadership
34:30 National Vision for AI in Education
37:00 Closing Thoughts + 3 Signature Questions
41:00 Stay Techie

Resources Mentioned
Day of AI Curriculum: https://dayofai.org
MIT RAISE: https://raise.mit.edu

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