Ypsilanti Community High School recognized as HP Spotlight School for embracing innovative AI applications in education
Dec. 17, 2024 | Ypsilanti, Mich. – Digital Promise is proud to announce Ypsilanti Community High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan, as the newest HP Spotlight School. The HP Spotlight Schools program recognizes schools that exemplify powerful teaching and learning schoolwide.
Ypsilanti Community Schools is a member of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools and was selected to be the next HP Spotlight School based on its educational leadership, commitment to innovation, and thoughtful approach to the adoption of safe and collaborative artificial intelligence (AI). Ypsilanti Community High School principal, Dr. Chelsea Harris-Hugan, shared, “The new HP AI Learning Studio represents not just a technological advancement but a tangible step toward nurturing the potential of every student.This initiative is more than a launch; it is a declaration of our belief in the dreams of our students and the transformative role of education.”
Ypsilanti joins three other HP Spotlight Schools that connect powerful teaching and learning with cutting edge technology through HP Learning Studios. These studios provide students and educators with the opportunity to engage with and open their doors to visitors so that other district leaders and teachers can see powerful learning in action. HP Spotlight Schools also have the opportunity to demonstrate innovations in real-school settings and may welcome visitors to witness practical and replicable applications of AI in learning and instruction.
A full list of HP Spotlight Schools can be found online.
“The need for digital skills, including the ethical and practical use of AI, has never been greater; HP is very excited to partner with Ypsilanti Public Schools to empower today’s learners for tomorrow’s jobs,” shared Charlie Radman, Global Head of Education at HP.
The collaboration between Ypsilanti Community Schools, HP, and Digital Promise will result in:
“It is an honor to welcome Ypsilanti Community High School as the newest HP AI Spotlight School,” said Nick Schiner, director of peer-to-peer professional learning at Digital Promise. “With the incredible work already happening throughout Ypsilanti Community Schools, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to amplify and support their efforts in teaching and learning with AI and other powerful technologies.”
Ypsilanti Community High School and Digital Promise will officially launch the AI Learning Studio at the HP Spotlight School in February 2025 with a community event and ribbon cutting ceremony.
For more information on how Digital Promise partners with HP, Microsoft, and Intel to support powerful learning through powerful technology in schools visit: https://digitalpromise.org/initiative/reinvent-the-classroom/hp-spotlight-schools/
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My Nguyen
Senior Director, Communications
Digital Promise
mnguyen@digitalpromise.org