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Don’t just
learn AI,
lead with it.

Empowering the next generation of responsible AI innovators.

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How we approach it

Human skills and AI, learned together

Human skills first

Critical thinking, creativity, communication and judgment come before any tool.

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AI, hands-on and responsible

Learners create, test and question AI, keeping human judgment at the center.

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Real projects, real community

Teams take on real challenges where they live, from first idea to tested solution.

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Now launching: Fellows

For high school learners ages 16 – 17 in Massachusetts, in small cohorts at partner schools and community locations.

A hands-on program where high school learners use AI responsibly to tackle real challenges in their communities.

Working in small teams with a Steward Guide, learners notice a local need, listen to the people affected, then build and test a solution, deciding when AI helps and when human judgment must lead.

 

Along the way, they grow in critical thinking, creativity, communication and leadership.

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Shape the future, do not just be shaped by it.

AI is already part of young people’s lives.

We help them question it, use it well and stay in charge of the decisions that matter.

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Let’s ask the difficult questions.

We get you. We’re asking them too. We’re exploring the research, considering different perspectives, and thinking carefully about what AI means for young people.

 

Here’s what we’re learning and what we’re still questioning.

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Is using AI cheating?

It could be. But here is what it could also be.

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Is it too soon to think about AI?

The baseline in AI literacy for students is being set as we speak, are you on track?

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03

Does AI promote laziness?

Real-Time Insights on laziness.

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But AI is so dangerous.

Manage and Reduce the dangers.

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Adult supervision

A Steward Guide leads every session.

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no Personal information

Learners keep personal details out of AI tools.

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Age-appropriate tools

Every AI tool is reviewed for age requirements, privacy, safety, and educational purpose before use.

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SAFE SHARING

Learner projects are not publicly shared with identifying information.

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CLEAR BOUNDARIES 

Expectations are agreed upfront. Students learn what AI should and should not be used for.

Safety from beginning to end.

No technology is risk-free, so we build care into every step.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar

  • Prescott Boot Camp
    Prescott Boot Camp
    Sat, Jan 23
    Jan 23, 2027, 9:00 AM – Jan 24, 2027, 3:00 PM
    Groton, Groton, MA, USA
    Two days to explore AI, bring your ideas to life, and discover what you could create next. 12 Students max.

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What we’re reading, discussing, and sharing that you might find interesting too.

Let’s talk.

Parents, guardians and schools: send us a message and we’ll get back to you.

Learners are welcome to explore the site and enroll with a parent or guardian.

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