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Committee hears plan for two-week Inspirit AI summer program; price and scholarships discussed
Summary
A representative described a two-week, in-person Inspirit AI program for middle/high students taught by instructors with Harvard/Stanford/MIT backgrounds; the brochure lists a $1,500 price and the presenter said scholarships are available and the vendor can expand sections if demand is high.
A representative described a proposed two-week, in-person summer program offered by Inspirit AI that would teach foundational AI concepts and include group projects for middle-school students and social-impact projects for high-school students. The presenter said the vendor draws instructors with advanced degrees from institutions such as Stanford and MIT and plans to open enrollment regionally, with the district distributing invitations and brochure information.
Committee members asked about cost and access. One member noted, “I saw that the pricing is $1,500,” and asked whether scholarships were available; the presenter confirmed scholarship opportunities and said the vendor will work with the district to support students in need and expand course sections if interest exceeds the typical 20–30 students per class. The vendor representative said invitations would be sent in advance of Thanksgiving to give families time to consider options.
Committee members thanked the presenter and requested follow-up on logistics, vetting and background checks; the presenter said the vendor would coordinate application processes and work with district staff on selection and scholarships.
