The Fourth AI Pioneers Newsletter is out!

As Artificial Intelligence continues to transform education and training, the AI Pioneers project is bringing together educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners across Europe to ensure AI is implemented ethically, responsibly, and effectively.

In this edition, you'll discover:

🤖 Highlights from the workshop on AI implementation strategies in Vocational Education and Training (VET), where participants explored practical approaches to integrating AI into educational settings.

📚 A new research paper, "AI and Education: Agency, Motivation, Literacy and Democracy", examining how generative AI is reshaping learning, learner agency, and the future of AI literacy in education.

🌍 Updates from national and international events that are helping build a strong European network of AI pioneers committed to innovation in education and training.

⚖️ Progress on the AI Pioneers Evaluation Schema for AI in Education, a framework designed to support ethical AI adoption with a focus on data protection, equity, transparency, and European values.

🤝 Opportunities to join the AI Pioneers Community of Practice and collaborate with fellow educators exploring the potential of AI in Adult Education and VET.

🛠️ Access to practical resources, including the AI Pioneers Toolkit and the Supplement to the DigCompEdu Framework, supporting educators in developing AI-related competences and innovative teaching practices.

📖 Read the full newsletter:
https://aipioneers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AIP-Newsletter-No-4.pdf