AI Literate Now^™

A national AI literacy challenge where students build real AI understanding through classroom projects, with district and national recognition extending beyond the classroom.

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National Student AI Challenge · Grades 3–12 · Spring 2026 Cohort

Why AI Literate Now

As AI reshapes how we learn, work, and create, students need a foundation for understanding how AI works and how to use it responsibly. AI Literate Now delivers that foundation through a shared, classroom-ready learning experience.

Build Foundational AI Literacy

Students learn how AI works, its limitations, and how human judgment and ethics guide responsible use through projects.

Designed for Real Classrooms

The challenge fits existing schedules and instructional time, typically completed in 6–10 hours with turnkey educator support included.

A Shared Learning Experience

Classrooms join a shared national AI experience, with students building AI literacy together and recognition opportunities extending beyond the classroom.

Work with Purpose and Visibility

Students create original projects that can be shared and celebrated, giving them recognition and a platform to showcase work.

how it works

A Classroom-First AI Challenge

Students engage in a, project-based AI experience with opportunities to showcase their work locally and pursue national recognition.

1 Classroom Challenge

Students complete AI learning experiences during instructional time, building understanding of how AI works and how to use it responsibly.

2 Share & Celebrate

Student projects can be shared through classroom or district showcases, creating moments of recognition, shared learning, and connection.

3 National Recognition

Select projects may receive national recognition through a student project competition and a national summit experience.

Two Ways to Participate

AI Literate Now offers two participation models designed to support both individual educators and district-wide initiatives.

Teacher-Led

Educators can bring AI Literate Now into their classroom with open access to the projects and educator materials, enabling students to participate through structured, classroom-ready AI learning.

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Open to all educators. Designed for beginners.

District-Led

Districts can bring schools together through a shared AI literacy initiative, creating district-wide momentum as students participate in a challenge with opportunities for recognition and competition.

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Start with one school. No long-term commitment.

Recognition Beyond the Classroom

After completing the classroom challenge, educators and districts may choose to extend participation through recognition opportunities that celebrate student work and learning.

Classroom & District Showcases

Students present completed projects through classroom or district-hosted showcases, highlighting learning, creativity, and responsible AI use.

National Student Project Competition

Select projects are recognized alongside peers from across the country as part of a shared national AI literacy challenge.

AI Literate Now™ Summit

Selected students are invited to a three-day national summit in Cambridge, MA, with learning experiences connected to Harvard and MIT.

Travel, lodging, and select meals are covered for invited students and one parent or guardian.

Take the Lead on AI Literacy

Whether you’re an educator bringing AI literacy into your classroom or a district advancing a shared initiative, AI Literate Now offers a clear and immediate place to start.