Centering Humanity in the AI Age: A Promise to “Tomorrow’s Children”

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Mahalia Hines, Educator, Retired Principal, Author, Speaker, and Board President of the Common Ground Foundation; Brittany Jones, Managing Director of Justice Initiatives at KIPP Chicago; Alejandro Gibes de Gac, CEO & Founder of Springboard Collaborative and Paloma Learning; and Yodit Weldu, Alumni Advisor at KIPP Chicago. The conversation was moderated by Milton Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Development at KIPP Chicago.

The session explored the profound impact of Dr. Mahalia Hines’ book Tomorrow’s Children across KIPP Chicago schools, offering a unique lens into how educators are integrating AI and emerging technologies while staying rooted in humanity. Panelists shared their lived experiences and lessons learned as they brought innovation into classrooms and communities. From student empowerment to family engagement, the discussion illuminated how a commitment to justice, identity, and future-forward learning is shaping the next generation—and what promises these leaders are making for tomorrow.