Activating Agency and Well Being: Student Symposium

Elevating Student Voice Across PennsylvaniaSponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office for Safe Schools ? What Is the Student Symposium? A series of student-centered events across Pennsylvania designed to elevate student voice, agency, and well-being. These symposiums aim to improve school climate by listening to students’ real experiences and ideas, helping shape future statewide

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AIU Update: May 2025

The AIU hosted many events during the month of April, including Cane Quest, a Restorative Practices summit, a showcase to present research in Artificial Intelligence, and school safety training for law enforcement officers. Find out how all of these events support our mission to serve every learner. Check out the latest AIU Update.

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AIU AI Fellows Showcase

On May 5, members of the AI Fellows Program organized a showcase of their findings over the past few months of working with Artificial Intelligence as it pertains to education. Educators, officials, and members of the Pennsylvania Department of Education were all in attendance to learn about the fellows’ explorative work. Fellows gave brief and

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Cane Quest brings together students who are blind and visually impaired

Cane Quest connects students who are blind and visually impaired

The AIU Blind and Visually Impaired Support Program (BVISP) recently hosted a day of activities to challenge and celebrate students who are blind and visually impaired. The event was in coordination with Cane Quest from the Braille Institute and gave students the opportunity to practice orientation and mobility. The students used their white canes to

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Alternative Education Program hosts Restorative Practices summit

Earlier this month, the AIU’s Alternative Education program hosted its third annual Restorative Practices summit, a forum with the goal of introducing restorative justice techniques in the classroom. Eleven schools from Allegheny County attended the summit this year along with staff from the AIU’s community school program and the University of Pittsburgh. Students and administrators alike

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Community of Practice: Eradicate Hate

Demystifying Eradicate Hate: A virtual Community of Practice on May 7

Join Nick Haberman, AIU’s coordinator of civic engagement and anti-hate education, for a virtual Community of Practice on Wednesday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. Click the ZOOM link. Learn about the origins of the Eradicate Hate Summit, The Tree of Life, and the Light Initiative, and how the AIU is poised to support school districts

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