The Coalition for Human-Centered AI in Education
LEAP Coalitions convene practitioners from across the education ecosystem including teachers, school and district leaders, researchers, edtech partners, and higher ed programs to form a coalition focused on the real-world, human-centered applications of AI in our educational institutions. Together, we are considering how to meaningfully integrate AI into education.
Coalition Goals
Explore, examine, and design the future of learning with AI
Build, prototype, and get feedback on compelling AI solutions with educators, students, and leaders across the region
Develop use cases and identify best practice approaches to AI in education
Develop a collaborative, cross-sector community of education innovators
By bringing together diverse perspectives and cultivating space for exploration and learning, the Coalitions develop resources and build knowledge to support the responsible adoption and scaling of AI in education.
Coalitions convene in-person quarterly.
Convening Opportunities Include:
Innovation Spotlights
Spotlights provide opportunities for members to share examples of how they are approaching artificial intelligence. Spotlights are designed to surface insights, spark connections, and inspire new ideas for the practical, human-centered application of AI to enhance teaching and learning. Innovation Spotlights have come from Google for Education, Naperville Community Unit School District 203, the Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, Lockport Township High School, Microsoft, CICS Bucktown, and National Louis University.
Innovation Forums
Agenda-free discussions that explore key topics in human-centered artificial intelligence. Forums develop actionable recommendations that support AI integration and showcase innovative use cases and best practices that support personalized learning and enhance student outcomes.
Learning and Building AI
Interactive learning opportunities engage members to explore and build generative AI tools that address use cases specific to members’ context, while developing prompting skills and AI literacy.
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Regional Coalitions
Chicagoland | Southwest Ohio Launching December 2026
Eastern Illinois Launching 2026-2027
Chicagoland Coalition for Human-Centered AI in Education
Chicagoland Coalition Convening Dates 2026-2027
September 16, 2026
November 18, 2026
February 10, 2027
May 5, 2027
We envision a future where Chicagoland sets the national standard for AI in education. Together, we will elevate innovations and ensure equitable access to transformative AI technology for all learners.
Read our report, Powering the Future of Learning, which outlines key learnings from the coalition convenings and actionable recommendations for schools and districts integrating AI into teaching and learning.
2026-2027 Chicagoland Coalition Participants
Special thanks to our Steering Committee Members
Southwest Ohio Coalition for AI in Education
Hamilton County ESC and LEAP Innovations are working with a Steering Committee to launch the Southwest Ohio Coalition for AI in Education in 2026-2027. The coalition is a cross-sector network of educators, school and district leaders, higher education institutions, industry representatives, researchers, and community partners. The coalition is exploring how artificial intelligence is changing learning, work, and society, and working to align greater coherence between what students are learning in school and what the future requires.
Southwest Ohio Coalition Convening Dates
Friday, December 11, 2026
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Thursday, April 15, 2027
LEAP’s Coalitions are growing. Want to join us? Contact Jessica Paulsen to join a Coalition, bring one to your area, or join our community as a Coalition sponsor.
