Newsletter

The Tri-Association is always eager to share what our Member schools and Member Organizations are doing. We are always accepting articles, photos, news clips, etc. from our Members for our newsletter. Please submit your information to mwadams@tri-association.org. 

Dear Tri-Association friend and colleagues, 

Hello to all. It is my pleasure to share with you this Winter edition of our Tri-Association Newsletter that focuses on YOUR stories of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies and the related activities and/or PD events that are taking place at your schools. I am grateful to all of you who have shared your stories with us and I hope this Newsletter helps to support your work with your communities. 

On a related topic, I would like to once again share with you the Tri-Association Artificial Intelligence Guidelines for your use and socialization amongst your educational communities. These guidelines, that were shared with the region in June of 2024, are just guidelines!  The world of emerging technologies and AI is changing by the second, so we want to clearly state that these guidelines are meant to help support your own dialogue and work around artificial intelligence & teaching and learning. The primary work, decisions, policies, etc. lie within your own educational communities. Here is the “make a copy” link to the Guidelines. 

In conclusion, I would also like to recommend a great book on the topic of AI by Salman Khan: Brave New Words; How AI will revolutionize education (and why that’s a good thing). I found the book to be interesting, thought provoking, hopeful, and fun to read. Bill Gates refers to this book as “a timely master class for anyone interested in the future of learning in an AI era.” Adam Grant says that the book is “required reading for everyone who cares about education.” And Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, says that the book is “an invaluable guide for those seeking to understand and shape AI for good.” I hope you enjoy and benefit from this book recommendation. 

In learning and with purpose,
Michael 

Michael W. Adams, Ed.D. 
Chief Learning Officer who Fosters Joyful & Caring Spaces so People can Thrive
(Alias: Executive Director)