Ohio AI Education Network launches thanks to NWN, AI OWL, Khan Academy & Intel partnership
A new Ohio AI Network program aims to enhance AI education, establishing technology labs in K-12 and higher education institutions across the state
AI technology solutions provider NWN has teamed up with AI OWL, Khan Academy and Intel to launch the new Ohio AI Education Network. The program will offer students hands-on opportunities to develop essential AI skills.
The first AI-powered technology labs in the network are now open at Tipp City Schools, a K-12 public school district supporting around 2,400 students, and at public community college Hocking College.
Students at each lab will receive an advanced AI curriculum using Intel’s Digital Readiness program, which has been customized for schools by AI OWL. The labs will also include Khanmigo, an AI-powered personal tutor for students and a teaching assistant for educators, provided by Khan Academy.
NWN is providing each institution with AI solutions to power the labs, including Intel-based AI PCs, cybersecurity tools, cloud services and intelligent network connectivity.
The news comes shortly after the launch of Ohio’s AI in Education Coalition which aims to ensure the state’s education system is prepared for the AI revolution.
"Ohio stands at the forefront of AI education," explains Trace Johnson, Co-Founder of AI OWL. "With the launch of the AI Education Network, we’re not just preparing students for the future, we're shaping it. By building a dynamic ecosystem of education, training, and industry collaboration, we’re equipping the next generation with the skills and opportunities to drive innovation and make a lasting impact in their communities."
Intel recently partnered with Acer to bring AI-powered learning to UK SEND students at specialist institution Millgate School.
The network aims to have opened an array of labs across Ohio by 2028, working with a "significant proportion” of the state’s educational institutions.
AI OWL says it will hire program students as developers, who will then mentor and support the schools after graduating.
"The AI Education Network addresses the pressing need to prepare and train the next generation for an AI-driven future," adds Jim Sullivan, President and CEO at NWN. "With Ohio's innovative policies and our collaborations with industry leaders, NWN is poised to bridge the gap between potential and practical application, offering students hands-on experience with AI technology."
