Preparing Our Kids for an AI Future

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Perpetual Baffour, Research Director at The Learning Agency; Pat Yongpradit, Chief Academic Officer at Code.org; Alex Kotran, CEO of The AI Education Project; Amanda Bickerstaff, CEO and Founder of AI for Education; and Amanda Kocon, Chief Strategy Officer at Edmentum.

The session focused on bridging the AI literacy gap to ensure all students—regardless of school resources—are equipped to thrive in an AI-driven world. Panelists shared practical strategies for teaching students to critically evaluate information, detect AI-generated manipulation, and develop adaptive, human-centered skills. The conversation emphasized equitable access to AI education and the importance of preparing today’s learners with the competencies they’ll need to navigate and shape the future responsibly.