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AI Cyber Path

Grade Bands:  K-8
Dates:  Summer 2026 - Spring 2030
Stipend-Supported:  Yes

​​​AI Cyber Path is a four-year curriculum development project that brings together K–8 teachers to design original lessons in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and computational thinking.

​Participants collaborate with a statewide cohort, receive high-quality professional development at no cost, and pilot their materials in classrooms. Teachers earn up to $5,000 each year for completing project requirements.

This initiative gives educators the chance to directly influence the next generation of STEM learning while growing as instructional leaders in South Carolina.
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​Teacher Participants Receive:
  • Professional development around AI, Cyber, data
    science, and computational thinking topics.
  • Up to $5,000 stipend each year for 4 years for
    completing program requirements.
  • Teacher leadership opportunities in SC and nationally​
Ideal Candidates Will:
  • Be a K-8 teacher
  • Have experience and interest in building lessons, activities, and materials
  • Be open mind towards using emerging technologies to transform classroom practice
  • Be able to commit substantial time to collaborative project work (with compensation provided)​
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Applications:
Applications are available through this link and can be completed through December 5th, 2025.​

If you have any questions about your application or the project, please contact Matt Neal at [email protected].