Colleague AI Newsletter, January 13th

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Colleague AI has been selected for the 2026 GSV Cup 50

Free demos and tutorials uploaded regularly

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Our News

GSV Cup 50 is presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and GSV Ventures and supported by Pearson — one of just 50 companies chosen from more than 3,000 nominations worldwide for shaping the future of digital learning and workforce skills.

We’ll be stepping onto EdTech’s most powerful stage this April at the ASU+GSV Summit, alongside global PreK to Gray leaders, investors, and innovators driving what’s next.

See you in San Diego — and don’t miss Colleague AI on GSV Cup Demo Day, Tuesday, April 14!

Our Event 💎

Join Colleague AI Summit at NCCE 2026

1 - 4 PM, February 26, 2026

Room 612 | Seattle Convention Center

This is a hands-on learning lab for educators and school and district leaders. Hosted at NCCE 2026, this three-hour summit—presented by Colleague AI—is designed for K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators who want practical, responsible ways to use AI in real classrooms. Participants leave with a clear vision for AI’s role in teaching, strategies they can use immediately, and pathways for continued growth, whether they are just starting or already leading AI innovation.

What to Expect

1:00–1:45 PM | Keynote + Live Platform Demo
Leading the Next Wave of AI in Education (2026 and Beyond)
Dr. Min Sun opens with where AI is heading in 2026, grounded in current research and district realities, followed by a live demonstration of how Colleague AI supports lesson planning, assessment, classroom implementation, and data analysis.

1:45–2:45 PM | Education Innovator Spotlight
Educator Voices: What AI Looks Like in Practice
Four Washington-based education innovators share concrete classroom and district use cases—what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they had known earlier—drawing directly from their implementations.

2:45–3:45 PM | Educator Workstations (Hands-On)
Choose Your Path: AI at Your Readiness Level

  • New to AI: Foundations, core concepts, and safe entry points for classroom use
  • Intermediate: Designing lessons, assessments, and student supports while maintaining instructional intent and rigor
  • Advanced Practice: Workflow optimization, instructional orchestration, differentiation, feedback, and reflection

Each station is facilitated and built for active exploration.

3:45–4:00 PM | Your Voice
What Will You Try Next?
Reflect, share takeaways with peers, and provide feedback to shape future educator-centered AI tools and professional learning.

Why Attend : Walk away with clarity, confidence, and concrete next steps—AI in action, aligned to classroom practice.

RSVP now for a chance to win a free one-day (Thursday) registration for NCCE 2026.

* Registration to NCCE 2026 is separate. If you RSVP now, you will enter a chance to win a free one-day (Thursday) registration for NCCE 2026. If you win, we will notify you by January 31st, 2026.

Our Podcast

In this first episode of the podcast series: AI Implementation at School and District, we focus on classroom teachers and their on-the-ground experiences with AI integration.

Join Hayley Spohn from Federal Way Public Schools (WA) and her guest classroom teachers as they discuss the real challenges and emerging opportunities of implementing AI to support student engagement. Drawing from classroom practice, the conversation explores how teachers are navigating instructional shifts, addressing concerns, and leveraging AI tools to enhance participation, accessibility, and learning experiences for diverse students.

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In this first episode of the podcast series: AI Implementation at School and District, we focus on classroom teachers and their on-the-ground experiences with AI integration.

Join Hayley Spohn from Federal Way Public Schools (WA) and her guest classroom teachers as they discuss the real challenges and emerging opportunities of implementing AI to support student engagement. Drawing from classroom practice, the conversation explores how teachers are navigating instructional shifts, addressing concerns, and leveraging AI tools to enhance participation, accessibility, and learning experiences for diverse students.

AI in Action: From Vision to Classroom Practice

Our Podcast 💜

In this first episode of the podcast series: AI Implementation at School and District, we focus on classroom teachers and their on-the-ground experiences with AI integration.

Join Hayley Spohn from Federal Way Public Schools (WA) and her guest classroom teachers as they discuss the real challenges and emerging opportunities of implementing AI to support student engagement. Drawing from classroom practice, the conversation explores how teachers are navigating instructional shifts, addressing concerns, and leveraging AI tools to enhance participation, accessibility, and learning experiences for diverse students.

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