The Mission Behind Day of AI ft. Jeff Riley | My EdTech Life 347

In this episode of My EdTech Life, Jeff Riley breaks down the mission behind Day of AI and the work of MIT RAISE to help schools, districts, families, and students understand artificial intelligence safely, ethically, and with purpose. Jeff brings 32 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, principal, superintendent, and former Massachusetts Commissioner of Education. His transition to MIT RAISE reveals why AI literacy, student safety, and clear policy matter more than ever. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & Sponsor Shoutouts 01:45 Jeff Riley’s Background in Education 04:00 Why MIT RAISE and Day of AI 06:00 The Challenge: AI Policy, Safety & Equity 08:30 How AI Can Transform Teaching & Learning 10:30 Differentiation, Accessibility & Student Support 12:30 Helping Teachers Feel Confident Using AI 15:00 Leading AI Adoption at the District Level 18:00 What AI Literacy Should Mean for Students 20:00 Teaching Healthy Skepticism & Bias Awareness 23:00 Student Voice in AI Policy 26:00 Parent Awareness & Common Sense Media Toolkit 29:00 Responsible AI for America’s Youth 31:00 America’s Youth AI Festival & Student Leadership 34:30 National Vision for AI in Education 37:00 Closing Thoughts + 3 Signature Questions 41:00 Stay Techie Resources Mentioned Day of AI Curriculum: https://dayofai.org MIT RAISE: https://raise.mit.edu Sponsors 📚 Book Creator 🤖 Eduaide 🎓 Peel Back Education Peel Back Education exists to uncover, share, and amplify powerful, authentic stories from inside classrooms and beyond, helping educators, learners, and the wider community connect meaningfully with the people and ideas shaping education today. Authentic engagement, inclusion, and learning across the curriculum for ALL your students. Teachers love Book Creator. Support the show