Tech Firms Establish First AI Training Hub in NYC to Empower Educators
Microsoft leads a coalition of tech firms in launching the National Academy for AI Instruction (NAAI), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at training 400,000 K–12 teachers over the next five years. The program, announced Tuesday, will offer free workshops, seminars, and VIRTUAL modules to integrate AI into classrooms—enhancing lesson planning, grading, and communication without replacing educators.
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) backs the project, signaling strong institutional support. A Manhattan hub opens this fall, with plans for nationwide expansion. The focus is on leveraging AI to reduce administrative burdens and increase teacher-student engagement.