How AI Is Changing Education (And What Teachers & Parents Need to Know)

Artificial intelligence is already shaping our classrooms, homes, and society... but how do we prepare children for an AI-driven future without losing what makes us human?In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Roszak sits down with Jeffrey Riley, former Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education and Executive Director of Day of AI, a nonprofit born out of MIT.Together, they explore how AI is transforming education, why AI literacy is becoming a foundational skill, and how teachers, parents, and school leaders can use AI safely, ethically, and effectively. From early childhood classrooms to high school and beyond, this conversation tackles real concerns around data privacy, bias, mental health, and over-reliance on technology — while highlighting how AI can actually give educators time back and personalize learning for every student.This episode also dives into:➡️ Why AI is the “fourth R” alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic➡️ How teachers can use AI without compromising academic integrity➡️ The importance of critical thinking and “trust but verify” in an AI world➡️ The upcoming Student AI Bill of Rights and Youth AI Festival➡️ How families can talk to kids about AI — even without technical expertiseWhether you’re a teacher, administrator, parent, or education leader, this episode will help you understand what AI means for the future of learning — and how to approach it with confidence, not fear.Learn more about Jeff and Day of AI here:• dayofai.org• dayofaiusa.org• jeff@dayofai.org----------------------------Early Childhood Chats is hosted by Andrew Roszak - JD, MPA, EMT-PExecutive Director at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness. The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to use its decades of experience to offer comprehensive and expert disaster and emergency preparedness trainings live in-person, via webinar, and on-demand online. // Visit: https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/ to find out more // Schedule your training today https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/trainingFOLLOW UShttps://www.instagram.com/childhoodpreparedness/ https://www.facebook.com/ChildPreparedhttps://twitter.com/ChildPreparedhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-childhood-preparedness© Institute for Childhood Preparedness 2026 all rights reserved

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