Who we are
A nonprofit built with parents, teachers, and students, not just for them.
ARK (AI Readiness for Kids) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We believe every child deserves to understand the AI tools shaping their world, and the confidence to use them with intention and integrity.
Mission and vision
Our mission
ARK is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to equipping K-12 students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to use artificial intelligence responsibly, safely, and thoughtfully, for themselves, their communities, and the world.
Our vision
A future where every child, no matter their background or zip code, understands the AI tools shaping their world and has the confidence to use them with intention and integrity.
What we stand for
Five values that guide everything.
From the way we write curriculum to the partners we choose, every decision runs through these five commitments.
Transparency
We help kids understand how AI works, not just how to use it.
Equity
Free curriculum and no-cost workshops, always. Bilingual resources and intentional outreach to underserved communities.
Empowerment
Students become informed participants, not passive consumers. Future builders, critics, and policy-makers.
Community
Built with parents, teachers, and students, not just for them. Real change happens in schools, families, and neighborhoods.
Ethics First
Every lesson grounds AI use in human values and real-world consequences.
Expert review
How modules are reviewed.
Every module shows where it stands, so teachers and families know exactly what they are looking at. We would rather say a lesson is a draft than overstate it.
- Review status: Draft
Written by the ARK curriculum team. Ready to use, and it may still change after review.
- Review status: In review
An outside expert is checking it for accuracy and for fit with the grade band.
- Review status: Reviewed
The review is done. The reviewer's name appears on the module page and below.
Our reviewers
No module has finished expert review yet, so there are no names to show. Reviewers and their credentials will be listed here as each review is completed.
Are you a teacher or subject expert? Help review a module.
Leadership and team
How ARK is organized.
A lean, accountable structure that pairs strategic direction with deep classroom expertise.
Executive Director
Sets strategic direction, oversees operations, and leads fundraising and external partnerships. (Founder)
Board of Directors
Five to seven members: educators, tech professionals, child development experts, and community leaders. Meets quarterly.
Advisory Council
AI researchers, school principals, curriculum designers, and parents. Meets twice a year.
Core teams
Curriculum and Education
Develops and maintains all three K-12 tracks with content developers and active classroom-teacher advisors.
Workshops and Programs
Schedules and runs in-school workshops and manages facilitator training and certification.
Marketing and Communications
Owns brand voice, digital presence, and telling the impact story through data and testimonials.
Partnerships and Fundraising
Secures grants, corporate sponsors, individual donors, and district contracts.
Technology
Maintains the website and platform, hosts the curriculum, and tracks impact data.
Ambassadors and Volunteers
A national team of college students plus high-school Student Ambassadors running peer workshops.
Growth roadmap
From regional foundation to national model.
These are goals, not results yet. We are in our launch year.
Year 1
Foundation
- File 501(c)(3) and build the core team
- Launch the curriculum across all three tracks
- Deliver workshops in 3 to 5 regional districts
- Secure a founding grant
Year 2
Regional scale
- Expand to 10+ districts
- Launch the ambassador program and teacher PD certification
- Host the first annual student summit
- Reach $250K revenue
Year 3
National
- Partner with 3+ states
- National ambassador network
- Full Spanish-language curriculum
- Publish the first research report
Year 5
Model organization
- Curriculum adopted nationwide
- 100+ trained ambassadors
- 50,000+ students reached annually
- A recognized voice on AI education policy
Be part of the foundation.
We are in our launch year. Founding partners, donors, and volunteers shape what this organization becomes.