The National Academy for AI Instruction is a bold new initiative to put educators and union members at the center of artificial intelligence in public education and labor.
Located at the United Federation of Teachers headquarters in New York City, the Academy will serve as a training hub, innovation lab, and policy resource center. With support from partners like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic, the Academy is built to ensure that AI enhances—not replaces—the work of teachers, paraprofessionals, higher education faculty, and school staff.
This groundbreaking education initiative will provide access to free AI training and curriculum for all 1.8 million members of the AFT, starting with K-12 educators. Whether you're curious about using AI in your classroom, concerned about its impact, or ready to lead the charge, this is where your voice shapes the future.
