WESTPORT–Westport Public Schools are hosting a distinguished guest to address AI in the classroom. 

Parents wonder today

• How should my child use AI? 
• What skills will matter most in the future? 
• How can AI support learning without becoming a shortcut around it?

Westport Public Schools will host a special parent seminar featuring Casey Cuny, the 2024 California Teacher of the Year, on Monday, June 22, at 7 p.m. at The Westport Library.

“Raising AI-Ready Students: Learning, College, and Careers in a Changing World” will explore how artificial intelligence is already reshaping how students learn, study, and prepare for their futures, and how parents can help guide them toward thoughtful and responsible use of these powerful tools.

The event is free, but registration is required here.

During this interactive presentation and Q&A session, Cuny will discuss:

• How AI can be used to deepen learning rather than replace thinking
• Research-backed learning strategies such as retrieval practice, reflection, revision, and productive struggle
• Why curiosity, inquiry, and critical thinking are becoming even more important in the age of AI
• Practical examples of tools students are already using, including Google NotebookLM, custom GPTs, and other emerging AI applications
• What colleges and employers are increasingly expecting from students entering an AI-enabled world

According to the release, Cuny is a nationally recognized educator and speaker who has advised educators, parents, and educational organizations across the country on the intersection of artificial intelligence and teaching and learning. His work is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: AI should strengthen human potential, not replace it.

Whether you are excited about AI, concerned about it, or simply trying to understand it better, this evening will provide practical insights and a framework for helping your child navigate a rapidly changing world with judgment, integrity, and confidence.

Raising AI-Ready Students

The Westport Library
Register here.
Monday, June 22, 2026 7:00 p.m.

The Westport Library

20 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880 / 203-291-4800

www.westportlibrary.org

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