Middle and high school English language arts (ELA) classroom teachers are invited to lead the creation of a scalable framework for responsible AI use within the discipline through a new initiative led by the National Council of Teachers of English, courtesy of a national grant from , the company鈥檚 philanthropy.听
This opportunity centers ELA teachers as decision makers, following NCTE鈥檚 proven cohort model. A dozen groups comprising four teachers and one facilitator each will engage in sustained, collaborative professional development to deepen understanding of AI鈥檚 possibilities and constraints, facilitate its implementation, and generate practical resources, including peer-reviewed lesson plans for ELA instruction.听
ELA teachers in grades 6鈥�12 are invited to apply to be part of a cohort. Participants will receive a $1,500 stipend and funding to attend the in Philadelphia, including registration, travel, and lodging.听
Applicant Criteria听
- Applicants must be current or recent classroom teachers in grades 6鈥�12.听
- Applicants must be current鈥�起点传媒members.听
- Applicants must work in a school/district where AI tools are available to some degree. Applicants should demonstrate familiarity with and an interest in AI.听
- Applicants should have experience with writing lesson plans and classroom resources; collaborative writing experience is a plus.听
The deadline to apply was Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET. Contact NCTEAwards@ncte.org with any questions.听