As conversations about Artificial Intelligence rapidly evolve across industries, one question remains especially urgent: How can AI help support the work of teachers and strengthen our classrooms?
To explore this question, the Fund for the City of New York is hosting a special fireside chat with David Adams, Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Assembly and one of the nation’s most influential leaders in social-emotional learning (SEL) and education innovation.
Across the country, schools are facing unprecedented challenges: rising student needs, staffing shortages, limited access to counselors, and mounting pressure on teachers to do more with less. While AI is often discussed in terms of disruption, David Adams invites us to consider a different perspective—AI as a strategic tool to increase teacher capacity, not replace it.
This fireside chat will shed light on an emerging space where technology and human-centered teaching intersect—with an emphasis on solving problems through real-world constraints. We invite you to join us for this timely and inspiring conversation on AI & Teaching—and to be part of the growing dialogue about how technology can strengthen our schools.
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Fund for the City of New York
121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Registration Link: www.fcny.org/dadams