Spotlighting UF’s Bold Leadership in Transforming Learning
May 20 – 21 | University of Florida College of Education
Educators, administrators and technology innovators from across Florida gathered May 20-21 at the University of Florida College of Education for a hands-on exploration of artificial intelligence’s rapidly expanding role in the classroom. The AI in Education Fair, hosted at historic Norman Hall, brought together educators, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in PreK-12 education.
A Vision for the Future of Learning
Opening Keynote
The event opened with welcome remarks from College of Education Dean Glenn E. Good who noted that UF is leading the pace with the AI revolution, stressing the importance of harnessing AI to benefit teaching and learning responsibly.
“Our mission is bold, to make AI the centerpiece of 21st-century education and the workforce,” said Dean Good. “That means developing and evaluating tools that support teachers, not replace them.”
Insights from Presenters
Hear directly from educators, district leaders and UF researchers
The AI in Education Fair 2025 showcased cutting-edge tools, research, and real-world applications designed to support educators, students, and school leaders.
Voices from the Fair
Showcase of Innovation
Across the two-day event, more than 150 participants explored over 30 interactive demos, research sessions, and panels. The event was designed to help attendees experience AI in action and understand both its potential and its limitations in real-world learning environments.
AI-powered literacy games and tutoring systems
Curriculum design platforms that adapt to student needs
Dashboards for school administrators to make data-informed decisions
Maya Israel, Ph.D., and Roberto Alonso of the Miami-Dade School Board shared insights from the Florida K-12 AI Education Task Force, highlighting real examples of implementation and collaboration across school districts.
“We’re at a pivotal point. These partnerships can truly help change education.”
– Roberto Alonso, Miami-Dade School Board
Conversations, Collaboration, Capacity-Building
The fair prioritized dialogue around the broader impacts of AI. Presenters tackled questions regarding privacy, data use and equitable access.
Key topics discussed included:
Balancing personalization with student privacy in AI systems
Identifying and addressing algorithmic biases in classrooms
Ensuring AI benefits all learners, especially those in underrepresented communities
Sessions focused on translating research into action and emphasized scalable solutions tailored to Florida’s unique education landscape. Public school leaders, ed-tech startups, and university researchers came together to strategize how to implement AI tools in ways that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
— Ketih Mastorides, the Pinellas County Schools’ Chief Technology Officer
—Dean Glenn E. Good
Stay Tuned for More About AI Days
Participants left energized and better equipped to navigate the promises and complexities of AI in education. For more on the UF College of Education’s AI initiatives, visit education.ufl.edu/ai/ <
Our Partners and Collaborators
The entire event was made possible through collaboration among college units, including the Lastinger Center for Learning, the CSEveryone Center, the Educational Policy Research Center and P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School.
Lastinger Center for Learning
PK Yonge
CSEveryone Center
Educational Leadership and Policy