Podcasts, publications, keynotes, and media appearances — Vera's work on AI in education and the workplace, across national stages.
Vera joins Dr. Beverly Pell, Dr. Michelle Ament, and Arvin Ross for a conversation that turns the mirror on adults — examining what we're actually modeling for children in an AI-powered world, and the gap between what we ask of kids and what we practice ourselves.
Listen on Apple Podcasts →Vera joins host Toni Rose to talk about the importance of developing guidelines for using and teaching AI responsibly as it continues to change and develop rapidly.
Listen →Hosts David Berner and Jeremy Mikla sit down with Vera to explore her journey from middle school teacher to lead architect of NC's statewide AI guidelines — one of the first four states in the nation to publish them. Covers multi-stakeholder policy, teacher training, AI literacy, and what's coming next.
Listen →A guest post and conversation with Stefan Bauschard on his Education Disrupted Substack — exploring student-led AI innovation and why educators need to get out of the way.
Guest PostWith Patrick Devanney of ClassLink and Pete Just. A deep dive into what districts need to consider before adopting AI tools at scale.
Listen →Vera shares how AI guidelines, project-based learning, and durable-skill portfolios can make classrooms more human — especially in rural and underserved schools. A roadmap for teachers who want safe, student-centered AI adoption.
Listen →A conversation on responsible AI adoption in educational settings, featuring practical advice for district leaders and technology coordinators.
Listen on Spotify →An in-depth exploration of how North Carolina approached its statewide AI guidelines process, and what other states can learn from the experience.
"AI Has Arrived: Unveiling North Carolina's Statewide Education Strategy" — May 16, 2024. A detailed walkthrough of NC's AI implementation framework.
"Finally. A useful discussion about AI integration, with Vera Cubero." — April 29, 2024. Practical frameworks for how districts can move from awareness to action.
Listen on Apple Podcasts →"How AI Guidelines Support Educators — a Conversation with Vera Cubero." April 25, 2024. Part of the WCDSB Innovate podcast series.
Listen →Discussing the necessity of instructional redesign and shifting focus from basic AI literacy to durable human skills like critical thinking and judgment. Recorded during Vera's tenure at NC DPI.
Listen on Apple Podcasts →The landmark statewide AI guidelines for North Carolina's K-13 public schools — authored primarily by Vera Cubero at NC DPI. Recognized nationally as among the best in the country by education leaders including Sal Khan, Pat Yongpradit, and Amanda Bickerstaff.
Read the Guidelines →Co-created with AI for Education — a practical, classroom-ready framework for responsible AI use that is now used by school districts nationwide.
View Framework →"Opportunities and Challenges: Insights from North Carolina's AI Guidelines." Volume 24, No. 3 of the journal of the National Association of State Boards of Education.
Read Article →"Navigating the Future: North Carolina's AI Literacy Initiative." Published in the International Literacy Association's flagship journal.
Read Article →"AI Leader Weighs in on Balancing Innovation with Responsible Use." Published in the California Association of School Business Officers journal.
Read Issue →Featured in Spectrum News NC coverage of AI tools in education, exploring how students are engaging with AI in the classroom.
Watch Segment →Expert panelist alongside Pati Ruiz (Digital Promise), Dr. Kip Glazer (Mountain View HS), Jerry Almendarez (Santa Ana USD), and moderator Alyson Klein of Education Week. Available on demand.
Watch On Demand →Available for keynotes, workshops, expert panels, and strategy sessions — virtual or in-person.
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