Ethical AI in Action: Aligning Responsible Use with Social Studies Teaching and Learning

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 Learn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. This edWebinar will explore 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. Attendees will hear from experts at Common Good Education and iCivics, who will 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, attendees will 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 edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school leaders and district leaders. 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 acros