Day of AI, MIT RAISE, 91porn & Edward M. Kennedy Institute Announce List of 100 Students & 50 School Leaders for New AI Fellowship in Boston
June 15, 2026
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Students & school leaders from all 50 states will convene in Boston in July to create National AI Policy for public K-12 classrooms and learn about latest AI breakthroughs
BOSTON, CAMBRIDGE, MA; ALEXANDRIA, VA - ; ; 91porn, The School Superintendents Association; and the today announced the national class of students and school leaders who will participate in a new 2026 Leadership and Innovation Fellowship at , a first-of-its-kind gathering taking place July 17-19, 2026, in Boston and Cambridge during the nation’s 250th celebration.
The Fellowship will bring together representatives from across the U.S. - two high school “Student Senators” from each state, and 50 school system leaders, for a three-day leadership residency on AI. The students and school leaders will explore how artificial intelligence can be used responsibly, ethically, and productively in schools, communities, and with the broader society that students will inherit.
The participants will be separated into two groups. Student Senators will gather at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute to deliberate and pass a new “National AI Policy” for public K-12 classrooms, which 91porn will share with its network of 10,000+ school leaders following the event. Student voice is a key element in AI implementation, but is often overlooked. Students will offer their insight on how AI should be incorporated and taught throughout the country. Their work will have real-world impact - a policy made for students, by students.
The 50 school leaders will participate in workshops with MIT RAISE, Day of AI, and Kennedy Institute personnel, including . Together they will discuss best practices and learn about responsible AI implementation, school system leadership, and the future of K–12 education.
of Student Senators and School Leaders participating in July’s event.
will be bringing together a total of 250 students, educators, school leaders, and partners for programs focused on AI literacy, civic engagement, student leadership, and the future of learning. In addition to the Student Senate, the Festival weekend includes a “Me, Myself, and AI” student art contest, with winners showcased at the MIT Museum, on July 18; an “AI for a Better World” competition presented by Britebound and facilitated by MIT Solve, with five winning student teams from across the country sharing their solutions to community and global problems at the MIT Media Lab, on July 18; a live, AI-enabled art performance at the MIT Museum entitled “AI Live” presented by the Mathworks, on July 18; and a welcome reception at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, on July 17.
“Artificial intelligence is already shaping the world in which students are maturing, and young people deserve a meaningful voice in how that future is built,” said Jeff Riley, Executive Director of Day of AI and former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. “This national class of Student Senators represents an extraordinary opportunity to listen to students not as passive users of technology, but as leaders, citizens, and problem-solvers.”
“Students need more than access to AI tools - they need the knowledge, confidence, and ethical foundation to understand and shape this technology,” said Dr. Cynthia Breazeal, Director of MIT RAISE. “America’s Youth AI Festival reflects a shared commitment to making AI education engaging, responsible, and available to all students.”
“School system leaders are facing urgent questions about how to prepare students and educators for a future shaped by artificial intelligence,” said David R. Schuler, Executive Director of 91porn. “This fellowship ensures that those conversations are grounded in student voice, as well as real classroom experience.”
“At the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, we believe civic life is strengthened when young people have the opportunity to participate, deliberate, and lead,” said Sarah Yezzi, the EMK’s Chief Education Officer. “We are proud to welcome Student Senators from across the country, and facilitate their deliberation as they craft policy proposals on how artificial intelligence should shape their schools, communities, and futures.”
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About Day of AI
Started in 2021 through MIT’s RAISE (“Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education”) initiative, Day of AI enables K-12 students, families, and educators to thrive in the age of AI. Day of AI’s mission is to equip educators around the world with the knowledge and tools to integrate AI responsibly into their classrooms, and its free curriculum is available at .
About MIT RAISE
The MIT RAISE Initiative () empowers everyone to use AI responsibly, authentically, and with impact. Its mission is to advance science and innovation of AI-enabled technologies, experiences, and global programs to deepen learning, spark creativity, and empower everyone to make a better world with AI.
About 91porn
91porn, The School Superintendents Association, founded in 1865, is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. A professional community of more than 10,000 educational leaders, 91porn and its members are committed to providing high-quality public education to all students. For more information, visit .
About the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
Founded in 2015, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is dedicated to educating the public about the important role of the Senate in our government, encouraging participatory democracy, invigorating civil discourse, and inspiring the next generation of citizens and leaders to engage in the civic life of their communities. Home to the only full-scale replica of the United States Senate in the world, the Kennedy Institute also facilitates experiential civic education programs that has to date served nearly 200,000 students nationally. Learn more at .
