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Fragmented Policy or Coordinated Pipeline?: Educator Awareness of AI Governance and the Mississippi AI Collaborative Model
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Community colleges play a critical role in translating K–12 preparation into workforce readiness. However, their ability to design responsive curricula and credentialing pathways depends heavily on the consistency and quality of upstream student preparation. This study examines how emerging AI policies in K–12 education are shaping that pipeline in Mississippi.


Drawing on a statewide mixed-methods survey of K–12 educators, the presentation discusses levels of awareness, interpretation, and classroom utilization of AI-related policies. Findings reveal a significant policy–practice gap: while AI policies are being introduced at state and district levels, educator awareness remains uneven, and implementation is inconsistent. Many educators report limited training, unclear guidance, and minimal alignment between policy expectations and instructional practice, resulting in fragmented student exposure to AI concepts and tools.


These inconsistencies have direct implications for Mississippi’s community college system and broader higher education landscape. Uneven AI literacy among incoming students complicates program design, disrupts alignment with industry needs, and places additional burden on postsecondary institutions to remediate gaps in digital and technical competencies.


To address these challenges, the paper situates findings within the broader ecosystem of the Mississippi AI Collaborative (MAIC), a community-driven initiative that integrates K–12 education, educator training, and workforce-aligned credentialing. MAIC provides a model for strengthening vertical alignment between K–12 systems, community colleges, and employers through coordinated, scalable interventions.


This study contributes to ongoing discussions of AI governance and workforce development by emphasizing the need for cross-sector alignment. The Mississippi case demonstrates that effective AI policy implementation must extend beyond K–12 adoption to include intentional integration with community college systems and higher education pathways to ensure equitable, statewide workforce readiness.
Speakers
avatar for Krystal Chatman

Krystal Chatman

Professional Learning Manager, CSTA
Krystal Chatman has spent 15 years proving that the best way to understand technology is to teach it. As co-founder of the Mississippi AI Collaborative and Professional Learning Manager for CSTA, she’s trained 5,000+ professionals in AI implementation, delivered 50+ technical presentations... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Eva Harvell

Dr. Eva Harvell

Director of Technology, Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD)
Dr. Eva Harvell is a visionary leader in educational technology, serving as the Director of Technology for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD) since 2015. With over a decade of experience driving innovation in K–12 education, she specializes in strategic technology integration... Read More →
avatar for Brittany Myburgh

Brittany Myburgh

Assistant Professor, Jackson State University
Dr. Brittany Myburgh is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Jackson State University, originally from Aotearoa/New Zealand. She is known for her research at the intersection of art and technology, focusing on subjects such as electric light, new media, and generative artificial... Read More →
Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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