At the National Academy for AI Instruction, we believe the future of public education – and the responsible use of AI in the classroom – must be built through meaningful collaboration. That’s why we’ve partnered with mission-aligned organizations that share our commitment to empowering educators, protecting students, and designing technology with care.
Each partner brings a distinct perspective and a shared promise: to put educators at the center of AI innovation.
The AFT
The AFT represents 1.8 million pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; nurses and healthcare workers; and early childhood educators.
Microsoft
Microsoft is the leading partner of the Academy, building on a legacy supporting educators that spans decades. From pioneering desktop computing in classrooms to advancing cloud technologies and now AI, Microsoft brings a commitment to empower teachers with tools and support that enhance, not replace, the educator's role in the classroom.
Through collaboration with the Academy, Microsoft is helping design solutions that amplify educator voices and prioritize student success. Together, we are creating an environment where AI can be a trusted ally in education.
OpenAI
OpenAI supports the Academy through technical guidance and a shared investment in educator trust. From tool access to responsive product development, OpenAI helps ensure teachers can use generative AI with confidence, transparency, and clarity.
With a focus on continuous improvement and user feedback, OpenAI is working toward a future where AI is not just powerful—but also responsible, predictable, and teacher-tested. Their partnership helps surface and solve challenges like hallucinations, while building real-world use cases that educators can rely on.
Anthropic
Anthropic brings a safety-first approach to artificial intelligence, aligning with the Academy’s values of trust, transparency, and educator empowerment. Their support includes access to Claude and professional development for teachers exploring AI in their classrooms.
Anthropic envisions AI that is not only useful, but safe by design. Their partnership ensures that the Academy can lead with care, guiding AI adoption that is grounded in research, aligned with human values, and tailored to the needs of educators.
UFT
The UFT represents nearly 200,000 members and is the sole bargaining agent for most of the nonsupervisory educators who work in the New York City public schools. This includes teachers; retired members; classroom paraprofessionals; and many other school-based titles including school secretaries, school counselors, occupational and physical therapists, family child care providers, nurses, and other employees at several private educational institutions and some charter schools.
Interested in Partnering with Us?
We’re always open to expanding our circle of collaboration. If your organization believes in educator-centered, ethical, and equity-focused AI, we’d love to hear from you.