Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) is proud to join the RAISE AI Collaborative, a national initiative bringing together rural educators to explore the future of teaching and learning through responsible, student-centered uses of artificial intelligence.
Rural educators have long demonstrated leadership in educational innovation—whether through early adoption of distance learning models or by creatively navigating infrastructure challenges to ensure students remain at the center of learning. That same pioneering spirit is now shaping how rural schools engage with emerging AI technologies.
Through participation in the RAISE AI Collaborative, CEN is helping ensure that rural schools are not merely adapting to AI, but actively shaping how it can enhance instruction, strengthen community-rooted practices, and expand opportunities for students.
“This collaborative positions rural educators as designers and decision-makers in the AI conversation,” said Kimberly Mouser, CEN School Impact Instructional Coach. “By grounding AI use in strong instructional practices and local context, we can support teachers in leveraging these tools thoughtfully—always in service of deeper learning and student success.”
The partnership will provide participating districts with:
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Professional learning focused on AI literacy and instructional practice
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Opportunities to design, pilot, and refine AI-enabled strategies tailored to local needs
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Ongoing coaching, collaboration, and cross-district learning to support long-term impact
District teams participating in the RAISE AI Collaborative include:
CEN extends its appreciation to Leading Educators, aiEDU, Collegiate Edu-Nation, and the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy for convening this collaborative and supporting rural districts as they lead the way in shaping the future of AI in education.
AI is rapidly transforming education, and rural educators are essential co-creators in determining how these tools are used to benefit students, schools, and communities.
