AI Literate Now™

A National AI Literacy Challenge for Districts

Position your district to take a thoughtful, proactive leadership stance on AI through classroom-ready learning and a shared national experience for students.

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AI Literate Now™

A National AI Literacy Challenge for Districts

Position your district to take a thoughtful, proactive leadership stance on AI through classroom-ready learning and a shared national experience for students.

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About AI Literate Now

Position your district to take a thoughtful, proactive leadership stance on AI through classroom-ready learning and a shared national experience for students.

Classroom-ready AI learning delivered during instructional time
National AI competition and student project showcase
Three-day National Summit in Cambridge, MA, with structured learning at MIT and Harvard

Why Districts Are Participating in AI Literate Now

AI Literate Now offers districts a responsible, classroom-ready approach to AI literacy without requiring large-scale change or long-term commitment.

Lead Responsibly on AI

AI Literate Now empowers districts to take a proactive stance on AI literacy, grounded in ethical understanding, student authorship, and intentional use of emerging technologies.

Designed for Real Classrooms

The challenge is implemented during instructional time and works within existing schedules, typically completed within 6–10 total instructional hours, with turnkey resources for educators.

Shared National Experience

Participating districts join a national cohort advancing a shared AI challenge and competition, building momentum as students develop AI literacy and select students advance to the summit.

Visible Leadership and Opportunity

District participation signals national leadership while creating meaningful opportunities for students to showcase their work, earn recognition, and be featured as part of a national initiative.

What Students Experience

A classroom-based AI challenge designed to build real AI literacy, recognize student achievement, and create pathways beyond the classroom.

District Coordination

Districts select one or more schools to participate, allowing flexible entry and the ability to scale participation over time.

Classroom Experience

Hands-on, project-based AI challenge during instructional time
Emphasis on ethical understanding, student authorship, and critical thinking
Students earn a Micro-Credential in AI Literacy & Applied Intelligence
Educators earn AI Literate Now Educator Badges

District Recognition

District-hosted Semi-Finals or Project Showcases using provided guidelines
Students present completed projects and receive recognition
Builds shared momentum across participating schools
Highlights student learning and innovation district-wide

National Opportunity

Select students advance to the National AI Competition
Projects are showcased alongside peers from across the country
Finalists are invited to a three-day National Summit in Cambridge, MA
Travel and lodging are covered for invited finalists

Leadership in Action

The AI Literate Now experience translates district leadership into visible student outcomes through showcases, recognition, and participation in a national learning initiative.

Program at a Glance

AI Literate Now is a classroom-based AI challenge designed for flexible district participation and implementation within existing school schedules.

Participation & Structure

District selects one or more participating schools
Implemented during instructional time
Completed within a defined challenge window

Learning & Recognition

Classroom-based, project-driven AI challenge delivered during instructional time
District showcases and national competition opportunities
Optional national summit for select students

Implementation & Support

Turnkey educator resources included
No special equipment required
Designed to scale without long-term commitment

District, School, and Partner Roles

AI Literate Now is delivered through a clear partnership between districts, schools, and Hello World.

District Leadership

Sets participation goals and selects participating schools
Serves as the convening body for district-level recognition and visibility

Schools & Educators

Lead classroom implementation and student project development
Support student participation in showcases and competitions

Hello World

Designs and provides the AI challenge and recognition framework
Supports district and national recognition experiences and visibility

Why Districts Are Participating in AI Literate Now

AI Literate Now offers districts a responsible, classroom-ready approach to AI literacy without requiring large-scale change or long-term commitment.

Lead Responsibly on AI

AI Literate Now empowers districts to take a proactive stance on AI literacy, grounded in ethical understanding, student authorship, and intentional use of emerging technologies.

Designed for Real Classrooms

The challenge is implemented during instructional time and works within existing schedules, typically completed within 6–10 total instructional hours, with turnkey resources for educators.

Shared National Experience

Participating districts join a national cohort advancing a shared AI challenge and competition, building momentum as students develop AI literacy and select students advance to the summit.

Visible Leadership & Opportunity

District participation signals national leadership while creating meaningful opportunities for students to showcase their work, earn recognition, and be featured as part of a national initiative.

Program at a Glance

AI Literate Now is a classroom-based AI challenge designed for flexible district participation and implementation within existing school schedules.

Lead Responsibly on AI

District selects one or more participating schools
Implemented during instructional time
Completed within a defined challenge window

Learning & Recognition

Classrom-based, project-driven AI challenge delivered during instructional time
District showcases and national competition opportunities
Optional national summit for select students

Implementation & Support

Turnkey educator resources included
‍No special equipment required
Designed to scale without long-term commitment

Sponsor-Funded Spring Cohort

Supported by national sponsors, enabling significantly reduced district pricing‍
$500 per participating school

Optional $3,800 district sponsorship to guarantee national summit representation for at least one student
National Summit finalists are selected through a combination of district-sponsored guarantees and national selection
Travel, lodging, and select meals for national summit finalists and one parent or guardian are covered through sponsorship
Spring implementation runs February–May, with national summit experiences in late July
Spring cohort participation is intentionally limited due to national sponsorship subsidization

Discuss Spring Participation

If AI literacy is an area your leadership team is prioritizing this year, a brief conversation can help clarify alignment with your district’s goals and timing.

Schedule a 30-minute conversation