# AI for All: Building the Nationwide Pipeline from Classroom to Workforce

> **NSF 01002627DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of Virginia Main Campus (VA) · $1,000,000

## Abstract

The United States faces a growing gap between demand for artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and the capacity of K–12 education to deliver it. Despite the rapid expansion of AI across virtually every industry sector, most high school educators lack the training to teach AI concepts, and most students graduate without meaningful exposure to this transformative technology. This project addresses that gap by integrating AI education into high school classrooms, empowering teachers, engaging students in hands-on learning, and connecting students to real workforce opportunities. By doing so, the project advances national priorities articulated in Executive Order 14277, "Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth," and contributes to U.S. competitiveness in the global AI economy.

The project employs a train-the-trainer model organized around four objectives. First, twenty high school teachers will be trained over three years through "AI on Saturdays," a 14-week professional development program in Python programming, machine learning, and AI application development, followed by curriculum design studios that produce standards-aligned, adaptable instructional modules. Second, participating teachers will deliver a 14-week AI skills program to their students in grades 11 and 12, covering foundational programming, AI and machine learning concepts, and real-world applications using industry-standard tools. Third, students will develop professional competencies, i

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2603854
- **Awardee organization:** University of Virginia Main Campus (VA)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** JJG6HU8PA4S5
- **PI:** Somayeh Asadi
- **Primary program:** 01002627DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** AI Education/Workforce Develop, K-12
- **Estimated total:** $1,000,000
- **Funds obligated:** $1,000,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 06/01/2026 → 05/31/2029

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2603854

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2603854, AI for All: Building the Nationwide Pipeline from Classroom to Workforce. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2603854. Licensed CC0.

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