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AI Policy Community of Practice

Help shape the future of AI policy in DC schools. Join Washington Leadership Academy and DC AI Collaborative’s AI Policy Community of Practice.

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Washington Leadership Academy and DC AI Collaborative is a recipient of the 2026 EDSAFE AI Spark Fund, supporting our work to advance AI policy in DC schools.

8 Schools · 16 Leaders · One Shared Goal

Build responsible AI policy by DC schools, for DC schools.

About the Cohort

A field-tested framework, built by the schools who’ll use it.

Grounded in the EDSAFE AI Framework

  • S: Safety
  • A: Accountability
  • F: Fairness
  • E: Efficacy

Turning these principles into practical AI policies and guardrails.

Who We’re Looking For

Two leaders from each of 8 DC single-site and small-network charter schools, for a total of 16 leaders.

What You’ll Do

Attend four in-person working sessions and one showcase, and develop and test an AI policy for your school while helping to create a field-tested framework that other DC schools can adapt and use.

What You’ll Leave With

A draft AI policy and implementation plan for your school.

$250 Stipend

Each participating leader receives a $250 Visa gift card upon completion.

Download the Flyer (PDF) →

Hosted by Washington Leadership Academy and DC AI Collaborative, in partnership with KnowledgeWorks, the EDSAFE AI Alliance, and the EDSAFE AI Spark Fund.

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Ready to help build the framework?