Update: Colleague AI "Generate Slides" 2.0 ✨

Building a slide deck usually involves two time-consuming stages: the struggle to get words on the page and the tedious hours spent formatting them. With the latest update to Colleague AI, we are bridging that gap.

We are excited to roll out the new Generate Slides capability. We have streamlined the creation workflow to be more intuitive, but the real magic is in the quality jump . The slides are cleaner, more professional, and ready for the boardroom with minimal intervention.

1. Streamlined Creation: A simplified flow takes you from prompt to presentation in seconds.
2. Elevated Aesthetics: Generated slides now feature improved layout logic and visual fidelity.
3. Seamless Adjustments: Utilize AI assistance to refine content per-slide without starting from scratch.

Ready to dive in? Check out the new workflow in action in our step-by-step video and generate your first deck in minutes.

What to do when current events make their way into your classroom?

Authored by Hayley Spohn, teacher from Federal Way Public Schools, Colleague AI Education Success Partner.

When students come to school carrying fear about things happening in the world, teachers are often left wondering what to say—and what not to say.

This check-in generator helps you respond to current events in a way that:

• Centers student safety and dignity
• Avoids putting anyone on the spot
• Gives students choice in how they engage (write, draw, speak, move, or pass)
• Uses simple, age-appropriate language
• Helps you transition back to learning with clarity and care

Designed for moments when students are asking questions before you’ve had time to prepare.

Save it for the days when your classroom needs steadiness, structure, and care.

Image generated by Colleague AI Generate Image Advanced mode.

Colleague AI will present at AMTE 2026 | Portland, OR

Amplifying Mathematics Instructional Practice with AI: Real-World Use Cases Across Education Contexts

Extended Session (9:30–11:15 AM)
Session 190 | Willamette, Main Lobby Level

Presenters

Alex Liu, University of Washington; Colleague AI

Dr. Lorraine M. Males, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Dr. Min Li, University of Washington

Session Description
This panel showcases four real-world use cases of AI-powered instruction across mathematics teacher education contexts, ranging from lesson planning and critical thinking development in preservice programs to formative assessment use in field placements. Drawing from teacher preparation programs and K–12 district implementations, panelists will illustrate how AI augments pedagogical practices and supports reflective learning. Attendees will explore how educators use conversational agents and rubric-based tools, and examine how school districts leverage teacher–AI interactions to guide professional learning.

This session is appropriate for mathematics teacher educators, methods instructors, and education leaders, and aligns with AMTE’s Candidate Standard C.1.6 (supporting teachers in using technological tools).

Colleague AI will present in the NCCE room at IETA 2026 | Boise, ID

Support Evidence-Based Decision-Making with AI: From Data Analysis to Student Success

Date: February 5, 2026
Time: 1:15–2:45 PM
Presenter: Dr. Bridget Palmer-Chavez, Colleague AI Education Success Manager

From Lesson Design to Feedback: Teacher Tools in Colleague AI

Date: February 6, 2026
Time: 8:00–9:30 AM
Presenter: Dr. Bridget Palmer-Chavez, Colleague AI Education Success Manager

In this second episode of the Colleague AI: AI Implementation at School and District series , we shift the focus to instructional coaches and their role in supporting AI integration.

Join Ryan Fries from Bellingham Public Schools (WA) and his colleagues as they share firsthand experiences, support strategies, and challenges encountered while guiding educators through AI adoption. The conversation highlights opportunities created through professional learning communities, coaching cycles, and dedicated AI learning hours, offering practical insights into how instructional coaches help translate emerging AI tools into sustainable instructional practice across schools.

In this podcast we’ll explore how instructional coaches can support the responsible adoption of AI in the classroom. Whether it’s teacher facing or student facing applications, we’ll discuss how coaches can leverage PLCs to help prepare teachers and students for the future