AI And Education In Crisis Contexts

Agenda

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Online only

Brookings Office of Communications

202.797.6105

Amid ongoing armed conflicts, climate change, forced displacement, and other prolonged crises, nearly a quarter of a billion children—an increase of 35 million over the past three years—are deprived of access to quality education.

As the global community seeks innovative solutions to address these complex challenges, the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) presents a promising opportunity to support the learning needs of children in crisis by expanding access, personalizing instruction, and strengthening educational systems in even the most fragile contexts. Multiple initiatives have sought to use generative AI for good in crisis contexts. AI-powered platforms have the potential to shift how learning happens, including by providing tailored learning experiences and assisting in synthesizing relevant learning materials.

On May 13, the Center for Universal Education will host a panel discussion on emerging strategies for using AI in education in crisis contexts. Moderated by senior fellow and director Rebecca Winthrop, the discussion will feature:

Jamie Alexandre: Co-founder and co-executive director of Learning Equality, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children’s learning in the most marginalized contexts

Krista Belen Rivas Gutierrez: Global leader in the Tertiary Refugee Student Network, a student led network that aims to increase refugee self-reliance by connecting refugee learners and alumni at the local, national, and global level.

Mati Amin: Co-founder and CEO of SOLAx, a WhatsApp-based online academy where students can access daily, asynchronous class work in three languages.

Viewers can submit questions by emailing [email protected] or on X/Twitter @BrookingsGlobal using #AIinEducation.

Agenda

May 13

Panel discussion

Jamie Alexandre

Co-founder and co-executive director - Learning Equality

Krista Belén Rivas Gutiérrez

Global leader - Tertiary Refugee Student Network

Mati Amin

Co-founder - SOLAx

Moderator

Rebecca Winthrop

Rebecca Winthrop

Director - Center for Universal Education,

Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development

@drrebeccawinthrop