Inside Day of AI with Jeff Riley: Preparing Students for the Future

Welcome to Integrate This! — and today we’re thrilled to sit down with Jeff Riley, co-founder and CEO of Day of AI, a global initiative helping schools bring meaningful, responsible AI education to K–12 learners.

In this conversation, Jeff shares:
What Day of AI is and why it was created
How their free curriculum supports teachers at every comfort level
Why understanding AI matters for student futures
How to create equitable learning opportunities in an AI-powered world
Practical ways to integrate AI literacy across subjects
Teachers, administrators, tech coaches, and anyone curious about the intersection of AI and education will find tons of insight here.

Resources:
https://dayofai.org/
https://dayofai.org/contact-us

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⏱️ Chapters below!
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview
01:05 – Meet Jeff Riley
03:20 – What Is Day of AI?
07:15 – Why AI Literacy Matters for All Students
11:40 – Free Curriculum and Teacher Support
16:20 – Equity, Access & Global Reach
20:55 – Helping Teachers Build Confidence with AI
25:30 – Classroom Examples & Student Impact
30:10 – Preparing Learners for an AI-Driven Future
35:45 – Advice for Schools Just Starting with AI Education
40:20 – What’s Next for Day of AI?
43:30 – Final Thoughts & Episode Wrap-Up