Generative AI in Education: From Foundations to the Future
Live Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
This webinar is available free of charge but requires registration.
Generative AI is reshaping the world our students are entering — and the questions facing education leaders are moving faster than the guidance available to answer them. This session offers a clear-eyed look at where generative AI came from, where it's heading, and what its rapid scaling means for the workforce, our schools, and our youngest and most vulnerable learners.
National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) & ESEA Network
NAESPA is a membership organization of state directors and state-level staff working in the federal education programs which are authorized by the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA). NAESPA’s mission is “building the capacity of education professionals to provide children served by ESEA programs with a high quality education.”
ESEA Network is a project of NAESPA. It is the embodiment of the National ESEA Conference, Video OnDemand service, professional development opportunities, and resources--as well as the people brought together by these connections on www.eseanetwork.org.
Dr. Nneka J. McGee, AI for Education
Dr. Nneka J. McGee served public schools for nearly two decades. She taught middle school mathematics and served as a district gifted and talented coordinator, director of GT and advanced academics, executive director for learning and innovation, and as a chief academic officer. As part of her doctoral studies, Nneka completed research on the impact of artificial intelligence in K-12 learning environments. She has shared her work as a panelist or presenter at national, state, regional, and local conferences. Nneka has also contributed to publications released by government, educational, and nonprofit institutions. Her latest work, “AI for Young Learners: Balancing Tech Use with Authentic, Off Screen Experiences,” was published as a Jump Start Guide by ISTE in early 2026.
