TED and Google Invite Educators to Shape AI Discussion
TED and Google have launched an effort to gather educators' views on artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, with five selected participants to speak at TED2027 in San Diego. The program is open to elementary, secondary and postsecondary educators and began with a free online workshop on Oct. 5; proposals are due Nov. 15. Organizers say the initiative is meant to put educators, rather than outside commentators, at the center of the conversation about AI in schools.
TED and Google are asking elementary, secondary, and college-level educators who use AI in instruction or curriculum planning to take part. A no-cost, 60-minute virtual workshop started Oct. 5 to help them shape possible talk topics. Entries are due Nov. 15, and TED reviewers will pick five educators.
Those selected will present during a community session at TED2027 in San Diego next March, then their talks will be shared through TED's worldwide channels. The effort follows other AI training pushes, such as a $23 million union-industry program announced in July 2025.
This effort could elevate teachers' firsthand views in public debates about AI, potentially influencing how schools, families, and technology companies think about classroom use. Educators selected may gain visibility, while broader audiences may hear practical concerns and successes. Yet five voices may not represent all schools, and the initiative's impact may depend on whether policymakers, administrators, and product developers act on those perspectives. Students and teachers could benefit if implementation becomes more grounded in daily classroom realities.