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Ethical AI in Action: Aligning Responsible Use with Social Studies Teaching and Learning
Thursday, April 16, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Presented by Evan Gutierrez, Founder, Common Good Education; Mya Baker, Former Teacher, Current Chief of Learning Services, iCivics; and Christina Ross, Former Teacher, Current Director of Business Development, iCivics
Sponsored by iCivics
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This edWebinar explores how ethical AI can meaningfully support a district’s vision for high-quality social studies teaching and learning. Grounded in responsible AI use principles, the session aims to help district and school leaders understand not just what ethical AI is, but how to thoughtfully integrate it to strengthen teaching and learning.
Viewers hear from experts at Common Good Education and iCivics, who share practical insights and emerging approaches to using AI in ways that align with district priorities and uphold core instructional values and discuss how ethical AI can enhance—not replace—teacher expertise to meet the needs of all learners.
By the end of the session, viewers walk away with a better understanding of how to leverage AI in ethical and productive ways. This includes actionable tips for setting clear expectations, modeling responsible use, and creating the conditions for educators to confidently integrate AI into their instructional practice to prepare students for college, career, and civic engagement in our democracy.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Evan Gutierrez is the founder of Common Good Education, which leverages innovative technology to help districts and schools design curricula that reflect students and the unique character of their communities. He brings extensive experience leading curricula, assessment, and instruction across high-performing school systems, nonprofit organizations, and edtech companies. Evan has overseen content teams across math, ELA, social studies, science, and social-emotional learning, and has led design partnerships with leading curriculum providers.
His work includes leadership roles at organizations such as Gradient Learning and Newsela, as well as collaborations with partners like Illustrative Mathematics, EL Education, C3 Teachers, Odell Education, National Geographic, and Stanford’s SCALE. He is the author of A New Canon: Designing Culturally Sustaining Curriculum (Harvard, 2021), which offers a framework for creating rigorous, standards-aligned curricula that better represent marginalized communities. Evan is a frequent speaker and writer on advancing equity through culturally sustaining, asset-based instructional practices.
Mya Baker joined iCivics in 2024 as Chief Learning Services Officer, where she leads business strategy and the design of professional learning for teachers, school leaders, and districts. She brings deep experience scaling instructional improvement efforts that drive meaningful outcomes for students. Prior to iCivics, Mya served as a Vice President at TNTP, where she led consulting work across 14 states, growing impact and revenue from $3 million to $15 million while supporting over three million students.
Her work spanned curriculum adoption, instructional improvement, leadership development, and school turnaround, and included designing an academic diagnostic used in hundreds of schools. She also served as Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Uplift Education, overseeing academic programming across 40 schools and helping expand one of the largest International Baccalaureate networks in North America. Mya began her career as a teacher and school leader in Washington, DC, and remains deeply committed to advancing high-quality civics education.
Christina Ross is the Director of Business Development at iCivics, where she builds strategic partnerships to expand access to high-quality civics curricula and professional learning. Since joining iCivics in 2021, she has supported the development and implementation of inquiry-based core curricula with districts nationwide. Prior to iCivics, Christina served as Program Manager for Blueprint Initiatives at Baltimore City Public Schools, where she led major efforts in literacy and social studies.
She led the development of BMore Me, an inquiry-driven social studies initiative for grades 6–11, and led multiple fellowships, student programs, and districtwide improvement efforts focused on engagement and literacy achievement. Christina began her career as a middle and high school social studies teacher, earning multiple awards for excellence in teaching. She also worked in federal education policy on Capitol Hill and with Teach Plus, supporting educator voice in policymaking. She is a passionate advocate for rigorous, empowering civics education.
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Founded in 2009 by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, iCivics is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civic learning by providing educators and students with the knowledge and skills needed to embrace and engage in our civic life together.
From educational games and short-form materials to comprehensive inquiry-based curricula, our engaging resources encourage students to interact with complex concepts in ways they can understand and relate to. With a library of 300+ free, high-quality, and customizable resources, we have just what you need to spark student interest and engagement in civics.
