State of AI: Statewide Blueprints for System-Wide Implementation

As generative AI becomes more embedded in education, states are working to develop clear strategies, best practices, and policies to guide its implementation. In this case study, learn how the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) became one of the first state agencies to take a proactive approach, hiring an AI Education Specialist to help districts, educators, and policymakers navigate AI’s impact on data privacy, curriculum development, and instructional practices. This session will share real-world lessons from Utah’s AI implementation journey, including key challenges, strategic decisions, and insights on scaling AI education across schools, districts, and state communities. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies for developing AI initiatives in their own states and districts, building cross-community educator networks, and creating sustainable AI education frameworks.