"Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping countless industries; education is no exception. As AI tools rapidly enter classrooms, there are concerns about fair access, effective implementation, and the risk of widening the still persistent digital divide. Who are the players best positioned to guide this transition in a way that truly benefits every student? I recently spoke with Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose, an education nonprofit where teachers submit funding requests based on classroom needs."
"I'm a proud product of the New Haven, Connecticut, public school system. I had a front-row seat to the resourcing challenges schools face, which inspired me to become a public school teacher. Despite funding constraints, teachers went above and beyond for their students, and I saw the potential of a grassroots approach that serves individual teachers, which I later brought to my startup."
AI tools are rapidly entering classrooms, creating concerns about fair access, effective implementation, and a widening digital divide that could exacerbate inequities. DonorsChoose reaches teachers in ninety percent of U.S. public schools by funding individual teacher requests, addressing resource gaps at a granular level. Alix Guerrier’s background as a public school teacher, edtech founder, and nonprofit leader informs a strategy centered on listening to teachers as frontline experts. DonorsChoose partners with school, district, and state leaders to surface grassroots innovations and translate teacher-driven solutions into broader policy and funding decisions.
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