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With this new funding, the Pioneering AI in School Systems (PASS) program will expand to five school districts or regions across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware in December and will be offered free of charge to participating districts.

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After participating in Penn GSE's Experiences in Applied Computational Thinking (EXACT) professional development program, Nick Pesola transformed his school’s curriculum by launching a computer science program and leading efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms.

Truth Mjumbe Launches AI-powered Tool to Preserve Memory and Dignity

Professional Counseling student Truth Mjumbe built Recall Aid, an AI-powered memory-support platform inspired by his own experience with epilepsy, his grandfather’s dementia, and his father’s work preserving civil rights histories.

How to harness AI in language education

Professor of Practice Anne Pomerantz, an applied linguist, teacher educator, and longtime language teacher, provides advice on how best to employ AI in teaching languages—and when human instruction works best.

Winners announced for 2025 Milken–Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

Seven finalists pitched their ventures live at the HolonIQ Back to School Summit in New York City.

Library of Congress Literacy Awards Honor Penn GSE-related Literacy Initiatives

The 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards recognized both Penn GSE’s Philadelphia Writing Project and a startup founded by alum Rina Madhani, GED’19, for their contributions to literacy and community engagement.

Artificial intelligence is here. Will it replace teachers?

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington tells ABC News about the district's PASS Program partnership with Penn GSE to train its teachers and leaders in AI.

Philly teachers get a class PASS

Penn GSE's Pioneering AI in School Systems (PASS) program helps local teachers and school and district leaders build competence in AI governance, policy, oversight, and practical application.

Finalists announced for 2025 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

The seven innovators will compete for cash and prizes at the live pitch event on Thursday, September 11, at Quorum in Midtown Manhattan, held as part of HolonIQ’s Back to School Summit in New York City.