Assistant Principals, Instructional Deans, and site-level leaders responsible for:
Our cohort is built around three phases, each builds internal capacity—not dependence.
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Foundational literacy + leadership readiness
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We continue supporting every participants and the schools they serve—post program. Our alumni services are designed to strengthen implementation, sustain momentum, and ensure each school AI journey is guided by trusted internal Champions.
Get free access to educator-built AI tools—like grading & IEP tools—to support real-world implementation.
Collaborate on FERPA-aligned AI policies that reflect evolving district needs and local priorities.
Evaluate AI tools for compliance, privacy, instructional fit, and long-term sustainability before adoption.
Identify funding sources and craft competitive proposals to sustain school-based AI leadership efforts.
Refine adaptable governance practices that evolve with emerging technology and changing district needs.
Join a trusted peer network to exchange insights, share wins, and stay connected through monthly circles.
This program is eligible for:
In partnership with Aspire Together, our subsidary Aspire Labs is rethinking how AI shows up in classrooms. We co-create real solutions with educators — not vendors, not outsiders. From tools to policy, every idea addresses a real classroom challenge, is built alongside teachers, and scaled to other districts. #TogetherWeAspire
Our Approach
Aspire is Arizona’s AI Accountability & Advisory Council for K–12 Education. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Aspire was founded to ensure the responsible, ethical, and effective integration of artificial intelligence in our schools. We unite educators, policymakers, and AI innovators to support districts and empower students for an AI-driven future.
Aspire offers expert consulting in AI ethics, data privacy, vendor evaluation, curriculum integration, and impact assessment. We work side-by-side with school districts to guide responsible AI adoption, provide professional development for educators, and ensure AI tools meet high standards for safety, equity, and educational value.
AI is reshaping the future of work, and students must be prepared to navigate and lead in that landscape. Schools are under pressure to adopt AI tools quickly, but without proper guidance, implementation can be rushed or inequitable. Aspire exists to ensure that AI enhances education responsibly and effectively, without compromising student well-being or opportunity.
Aspire brings together a diverse coalition of stakeholders, including local educators, school leaders, policymakers, AI industry experts, and nonprofit partners. Our Advisory Council and operational teams work collaboratively to ensure every decision reflects the needs of students, the realities of classrooms, and the demands of emerging technologies.
Aspire is Arizona’s AI Accountability & Advisory Council for K–12 Education. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Aspire was founded to ensure the responsible, ethical, and effective integration of artificial intelligence in our schools. We unite educators, policymakers, and AI innovators to support districts and empower students for an AI-driven future.
Stay connected with Aspire’s community of educators and innovators—receive monthly insights and updates as we work together toward responsible AI in education.
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