Free AI Training, White House AI Pledge, & USF Upheld: THE Journal News of the Week (7/11/25)

In this episode of THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly shares the latest news in education technology. Highlights include the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction by the American Federation of Teachers in partnership with tech giants, aiming to provide free AI training for educators and impact millions of students. Additional topics include the White House's 'Pledge to America's Youth: Investing in AI Education,' backed by over 65 organizations, and the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Universal Service Fund, which supports essential broadband services for schools and libraries.

00:00 Introduction to THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts

00:15 Transforming AI Education: National Academy for AI Instruction

01:01 White House's Pledge to America's Youth: Investing in AI Education

01:37 Supreme Court Upholds Universal Service Fund

02:18 Conclusion and Further Resources

Source links:

• New National Academy for AI Instruction to Provide Free AI Training for Educators
• More than 60 Organizations Sign White House Pledge to Support AI Education
• Supreme Court Upholds Universal Service Fund

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