⚡️ Project-Based Learning with AI

This past week, over 250 CEOs, including leaders from Microsoft, Salesforce, and Uber, signed an open letter in The New York Times calling for artificial intelligence and computer science to become core components of K-12 curricula.

This call to action comes as research highlights that taking just one computer science class in high school can lead to an 8% increase in wages, regardless of career path or whether they attend college. When scaled across the country, it could unlock $660 billion in economic potential annually for Americans.

Yet the U.S. risks falling behind. Countries like Brazil, China, South Korea, and Singapore have already made computer science or AI education mandatory for all students. In contrast, American schools remain without a consistent, nationwide standard. As the open letter urges, “In the age of AI, we must prepare our children for the future—to be AI creators, not just consumers.”

The takeaway? A strong future in tech starts with rethinking how we prepare students today. In this newsletter, we explore how project-based learning can help prepare students for an AI-driven future.

Here is an overview of today’s newsletter:

• Upcoming AI x Education webinar featuring project-based learning

• Resources to learn more about project-based learning

• Meta-analysis of 51 studies examining the impact of ChatGPT on student learning

• A conversation with Johnny Chang, founder of AI x Education

⭐️ AI x Education Webinar Series

📢 Upcoming Webinars

AI and the Art of Learning: Project-Based Pedagogy for the Future
Friday, May 30 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM PDT

As AI transforms how we work and create, it also challenges us to rethink how we teach. What if, rather than replacing human learning, AI could help us return to what makes it meaningful: curiosity, creativity, and connection?

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of AI, education, and the arts. This session spotlights project-based learning as a powerful framework for helping students thrive in an AI-enhanced world. Whether you're an educator, school leader, or lifelong learner, you'll leave with new inspiration for designing hands-on, human-centered learning experiences.

In this webinar, you’ll discover:

• Practical ways educators are using AI to support student-led projects and inquiry

• How creativity, experimentation, and purpose can flourish in an AI-enabled classroom

• Strategies for co-designing learning with students using ethical, human-first approaches

Featured Speakers:

• Jorge Costa – Professor, ASU & Grammy-nominated engineer: Bridging music, learning, and emerging tech

• Dan Be Kim – Edtech