"81% of #edleaders believe #AI is transforming their work, but just 10% say they have the policies and adequate resources or clear guidelines for effective, safe implementation." Read Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer's full testimony to the House Committee on Education & Workforce here: ilogroup.com/news/read-full…

"Thoughtfully integrated AI can transform educational outcomes, but achieving this requires careful planning, prioritizing deep stakeholder engagement, comprehensive AI literacy, and robust security measures." - Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer to House Committee on Education & Workforce

"Federal research plays a powerful role in signaling what's important, provides at-scale an opportunity to see what's relevant, what's truly working, and if we're getting a return on our investment." -Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer on #AI in #k12 before House Committee on Education & Workforce

"As a former #specialed teacher, I'm excited at the potential for #AI... particularly to support educators in better serving students." -Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer

"States set the vision through deep community engagement. States also play a critical data collection role. ILO's #AI Framework for State Leaders also points to the ability of states to establish #AI Assurance Labs and more." -Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer

"With the prospect of #AGI, we're in a moment where we are asking our education system to take on what is a societal issue. The federal government role should be to ensure we have the necessary policies around data security and privacy." -Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer

"The rise of #AI underscores the need to equip our students with the critical thinking skills and ethical foundations to address challenges of bias in the outputs of #AI." -Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer

"One of the most exciting areas for #AI application in #specialed is enabling educators and parents and caregivers to work together more effectively to support students." -Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer

This morning, Rep. Mark Harris asked Julia Rafal-Baer if the federal government should play a role in regulating artificial intelligence in K-12 classrooms. Her response:

The ILO Team is on the ground at ASU+GSV #AI Show 2025—diving into the future of education and work powered by AI. Excited to learn, connect, and innovate alongside national leaders.

🚨 Big news: #WomenLeadingEd has a bold new look and a brand new website. Our new visual identity reflects who we are—and where we're going. Fearless. Visionary. Built for impact. #WomenLeadingED. For a change. womenleadinged.org

Proud to unveil the new visual identity of Women Leading Ed and our new website. It’s fearless. It’s bold. And it reflects exactly who we are: a force elevating #edleadership from the inside out. This is what it looks like when change has a brand.  #WomenLeadingEd. For a change

Bold conversation underway w/our ASU+GSV panel “Leading with Powerful Care: Prioritizing Mental Health for Leaders and Staff” featuring our Dr Julia Rafal-Baer, WLE board chair Dr. Kyla Trammell, WLE board member Angelica Infante, & Kate Eberle Walker w/our partner Presence

🎥 “The federal role should be focused—and strategic.” At last week’s congressional hearing on AI, our Dr. @JuliaRafalBaer  laid out 3 urgent policy recommendations from our years of work at the forefront of #AI in education.

“Success is not guaranteed, but failure is certain if you don’t try.” - J Joyner-Kersee

🚨Today we are announcing the addition of three major leaders in cybersecurity and data protection, policy and operational readiness, and human capital strategy to our team as Senior Fellows. 🧵1/5. ilogroup.com/news/press-rel…

Excited to share that I’ve stepped into a new role as Principal with ILO Group ! Grateful to keep working alongside a passionate, mission-driven team to transform K–12 education and support students, families, and school systems nationwide. Onward! #Leadership #Education

Our Dr. Julia Rafal-Baer was pleased to join NewsNation's Hena Doba this morning to discuss the latest NAEP, The Nation's Report Card results and their implications in her role as a member and Reporting & Dissemination Committee Chair of the The Governing Board.

🚨 The ILO Group team is growing! Thrilled to welcome ✨Jennifer Schneider (Sr. Consultant) & ✨Hannah Wheeler (Consultant)—leaders turning bold ideas into results for students. Welcome to #ILOImpact! Julia Rafal-Baer Laura Smith Cerena Parker Lara Dallman Weiss