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Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference
November 2, 2026
The theme for our 2026 conference is “Coherence” and focuses on how educational stakeholders can work together to bring alignment to AI in education, moving from fragmented tools to human-centered practice that aligns innovation with core educational goals and outcomes. Presentations will include resources and strategies to promote student learning and further teacher and administrator development with opportunities for sharing best practices and lessons learned.
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