Arlington Career Center Leader Chosen from Hundreds Nationwide to Participate in ISTE+ASCD’s Transformative GenerationAI Cohort

Arlington, VA February 20th 2025) – Arlington Career Center is proud to announce that Charles Randolph/Senior Instructional Technology Coordinator has been selected to join GenerationAI, a groundbreaking initiative led by ISTE+ASCD to advance artificial intelligence education in K-12 schools across the United States.

Charles Randolph was chosen from hundreds of applicants nationwide to participate in this innovative 15-month program, which brings together a diverse cohort of education leaders from 38 states. The program, made possible through a $10 million investment from Google.org, aims to equip educators with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively and responsibly integrate AI technology in educational settings.

“AI in education isn’t about replacing teachers; it’s about empowering them to create more personalized, engaging, and accessible learning experiences for every teacher/student.” said Charles Randolph. As part of this select cohort, I look forward to collaborating with fellow educators to develop practical solutions that will help prepare our students for an AI-driven future.”

The GenerationAI cohort represents a diverse cross-section of American education, with significant representation from Title I schools, rural districts, and traditionally underrepresented communities in STEM. Fifty percent of the leadership positions are held by women, reflecting the program’s commitment to inclusive leadership in educational technology.

Throughout the 15-month experience, cohort members will:

• Participate in monthly virtual collaboration sessions with fellow members

• Develop and implement AI-focused solutions for specific educational challenges

• Engage in action research and evaluation of AI implementation strategies

• Create resources and best practices to share with the broader education community

• Work alongside experts and researchers to ensure measurable impact on student learning

The program is part of Google’s $75 million AI Opportunity Fund, which aims to help one million Americans access AI training in their local communities. Through collaboration with organizations including the Center for Black Educator Development, Computer Science Teachers Association, Indigitize, Latinos for Education, National Education Association, and Playlab, ISTE+ASCD’s GenerationAI programming will reach over 200,000 educators nationwide.

To learn more about GenerationAI and opportunities to get involved, visit the link here.

About ISTE+ASCD

In 2023, ISTE and ASCD merged to create a unified organization dedicated to ensuring every student has an amazing learning experience every day. Today, ISTE+ASCD is the largest innovation-focused education non-profit worldwide, serving over a million educators in every US state and over 100 countries around the world. ISTE+ASCD offers inspiring events, professional certifications, dynamic member communities, and innovative thought leadership to help educators create transformational learning experiences.