On May 7, SEEKS SES hosted a virtual community of practice on the origins of the Eradicate Hate Summit, The Tree of Life, and the Light Initiative. Watch the video here. Nick Haberman, coordinator of civic engagement and anti-hate education, discussed how the AIU is poised to support school districts and student involvement to eradicate […]
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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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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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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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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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Save the Date November 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Acrisure Stadium What is the Student Symposium? This event is part of a series of student-centered events across Pennsylvania designed to elevate student voice, agency, and well-being. The symposiums aim to improve school climate by listening to students’ real experiences and ideas,
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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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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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Earlier this month, the AIU’s ESL program hosted the “Bridging Connections and Exploring Pittsburgh” student event at the Heinz History Center. Over 300 students from across Allegheny County were in attendance. South Sudanese refugee and education activist, Mary Maker, gave a keynote speech to the students, followed by an opportunity for the attendees to meet
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