Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF)
With an OC Community Support Grant from the Foundation, Irvine Public Schools Foundation will develop an artificial intelligence (AI) literacy program, designed to equip educators and students with skills and guidance to use AI safely, responsibly, and effectively.
IPSF’s AI Literacy Program aims to ensure that the district’s leadership in AI integration remains intentional, equitable, and grounded in clear standards as the technology continues to evolve. It will also serve to establish a shared AI literacy framework including digital literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship with AI that informs curriculum development, guides instructional practice, and supports responsible decision-making across classrooms and grade levels.
The district plans to deploy AI Literacy resources to teachers at the start of the 2026-27 year to begin integrating the skills and concepts within instruction while soliciting feedback and suggestions from multiple stakeholder groups for the purpose of program refinement. The evaluation and refinement process is scheduled to take place over the next three years.
“This support from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation reflects a shared commitment to preparing students for a rapidly changing world. The grant will provide students and educators with the resources to explore AI with curiosity, confidence, and responsibility. By building a strong foundation in AI literacy today, we’re helping students develop the skills to think critically, solve problems creatively, and navigate the opportunities of tomorrow. We are grateful for the Beckman Foundation’s longstanding partnership and their continued belief in Irvine students and the future they will help shape.
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About Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF)
Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) is a nonprofit organization with the mission of enriching the educational experience of each child in every school. What started as a volunteer-driven, grassroots organization in 1996 has grown to become one of the largest and most impactful education foundations in the country. In addition, IPSF excels at uniting local corporate and community partners, parents, and residents in raising funds to nurture student potential. Each year, IPSF provides millions of dollars in funding to Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education, small-group learning, afterschool and summer programs, grants for classroom innovation, and support for mental health initiatives, athletic trainers, and school nurses.
