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Code, Conscience, and Classrooms with Pat Yongpradit: AI’s Ethical Crossroads in Education
Is AI making education more equitable—or more dangerous?
In this episode of AmpED to 11, we don’t just flirt with that question—we blast it wide open with Pat Yongpradit, Chief Academic Officer at Code.org and a driving force behind TeachAI, a global initiative that’s redefining how policymakers, educators, and students alike engage with artificial intelligence. From the global stage in Paris to your classroom down the hall, Pat is reshaping what it means to be literate—and ethical—in the age of AI.
This isn't just another "AI in schools" convo. Pat takes us on a bold, deeply personal journey—from learning to code on an Apple IIe to building a snowboarding club for high schoolers, and eventually becoming a national leader in computer science education. We unpack the powerful coalition-building happening across 44 U.S. states and 30 countries, get real about what’s missing from federal and provincial guidance, and dive into the sticky ethics of AI companions and manipulation in the classroom. And yes, we unpack why your AI-powered lesson plan might just need a reality check.
We also give some serious behind-the-back kudos to unexpected heroes—from AP Physics teachers named Rick, to bold thought leaders like Dr. Philippa Hardman and Stephane Bouchard.
What you’ll learn:
- Bold rethinking of AI literacy—from ethics to explainability to student agency
- The real story behind U.S. federal initiatives (spoiler: it's not all doom)
- How TeachAI is rallying global education systems to get serious about AI
- Why developers—not just educators—must be held accountable for ethical design
- Concrete, no-BS advice for teachers, teacher prep programs, and 11-year-olds alike
- How a white suit and a walk-up in a high school hallway shaped Pat’s leadership story
This episode is a masterclass in nuance, calling on all of us—teachers, policymakers, developers, and students—to step up and co-create an AI-powered future that’s deeply human, radically inclusive, and unapologetically smart.
Tune in, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to turn up the volume on what’s possible in education.
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By Amplify and Elevate InnovationIs AI making education more equitable—or more dangerous?
In this episode of AmpED to 11, we don’t just flirt with that question—we blast it wide open with Pat Yongpradit, Chief Academic Officer at Code.org and a driving force behind TeachAI, a global initiative that’s redefining how policymakers, educators, and students alike engage with artificial intelligence. From the global stage in Paris to your classroom down the hall, Pat is reshaping what it means to be literate—and ethical—in the age of AI.
This isn't just another "AI in schools" convo. Pat takes us on a bold, deeply personal journey—from learning to code on an Apple IIe to building a snowboarding club for high schoolers, and eventually becoming a national leader in computer science education. We unpack the powerful coalition-building happening across 44 U.S. states and 30 countries, get real about what’s missing from federal and provincial guidance, and dive into the sticky ethics of AI companions and manipulation in the classroom. And yes, we unpack why your AI-powered lesson plan might just need a reality check.
We also give some serious behind-the-back kudos to unexpected heroes—from AP Physics teachers named Rick, to bold thought leaders like Dr. Philippa Hardman and Stephane Bouchard.
What you’ll learn:
- Bold rethinking of AI literacy—from ethics to explainability to student agency
- The real story behind U.S. federal initiatives (spoiler: it's not all doom)
- How TeachAI is rallying global education systems to get serious about AI
- Why developers—not just educators—must be held accountable for ethical design
- Concrete, no-BS advice for teachers, teacher prep programs, and 11-year-olds alike
- How a white suit and a walk-up in a high school hallway shaped Pat’s leadership story
This episode is a masterclass in nuance, calling on all of us—teachers, policymakers, developers, and students—to step up and co-create an AI-powered future that’s deeply human, radically inclusive, and unapologetically smart.
Tune in, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to turn up the volume on what’s possible in education.