Prime Highlights 

• The AI Education Project (aiEDU) has introduced Version 2.0 of its AI Readiness Framework, giving students, teachers, and schools clear steps to succeed in an AI-driven world. 

• The framework stresses the importance of combining AI knowledge with essential human skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. 

Key Facts 

• The update features a School Leader Readiness Rubric for administrators and expands the District Readiness Rubric with step-by-step strategies for adopting AI. 

• Studies from MIT Media Lab and the World Economic Forum confirm that while AI will handle many technical tasks, human skills like critical thinking and communication remain essential. 

Background 

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) has launched Version 2.0 of its AI Readiness Framework, aimed at helping students, educators, school leaders, and districts get ready for a future where artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. According to the nonprofit, the new framework provides concrete steps to develop both human skills and AI knowledge in schools, which are clear and practical.

The new framework relies on new findings by the Burning Glass Institute, which focuses on the trends in the job market and increased use of AI in the workforce. It shows the rapid changes in the influence of AI on education and employment.

The new framework enhances student competencies by including examples of how to develop creative thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with the basic subjects such as math and science. Educator competencies now include guidance on how to help students use AI tools effectively and safely.

For the first time, aiEDU introduced a School Leader Readiness Rubric. It assists school administrators and leaders in steering teachers and developing policies regarding the application of AI. The District Readiness Rubric now includes more practical steps to follow in order to develop AI strategies by the districts.

Experts point out that human skills are more important than ever. Studies from MIT Media Lab and the World Economic Forum show that many technical skills will now work together with AI, while human skills like collaboration and critical thinking remain essential.

Emma Dogget-Neergard, Chief Program Officer at aiEDU, said, “Students need both strong human skills and the ability to work well with AI tools. Our updated framework makes that balance clear and easy for educators to follow.”

aiEDU, founded in 2019, is a nonprofit working to make sure every student in America is prepared to live and work in a world shaped by AI.