Google gives free AI tools and training to Missouri schools
Google and Missouri's education departments are teaming up to provide nearly 100,000 teachers and more than a million students with free access to Google's AI tools and professional courses. The deal includes lesson-planning software, teacher training, and industry-recognized career certificates. Each school district and university can decide if they'll use the program. All Missouri residents can get free Google AI courses via local job centers, too.
- Covers both public schools and higher education
- Access is voluntary for each institution
- Includes privacy protections and local data control
- Career certificates available to all Missouri residents
- No cost to schools, teachers, or students
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