To address these challenges, BootUp Professional Development (PD) proposes a $25 million investment over ten years to systematically expand K-5 CS and AI education nationwide.

Through a combination of professional development (PD), curriculum development, AI-supported instructional coaching tools, and policy integration, this initiative will establish sustainable pathways for scalable, long-term impact, positioning the U.S. at the forefront of digital education and workforce preparedness.

Why BootUp?

BootUp PD’s curriculum and PD frameworks provide a sustainable, ethically responsible, and research-backed approach to integrating CS and AI into K-5 education. BootUp PD has already successfully transformed more than 150 school districts across the United States

1,850 schools in 29 states

now offer district-wide coding and AI education for future focused skills and teach project-based coding and AI skills.

6,349 teachers

empowered to deliver real-world CS and AI lessons.

1,182,043 students

have gained equitable access to hands-on coding and AI experience - essential 21st-century skills for all students.

40%+ growth

in CS participation across partner districts.

Phase 1: Laying the Foundation through a Train-the-Trainer Model

• Introduce CS and AI education programs in 75 school districts, impacting 375,000 students annually
• Train and certify up to 1,500 district-level instructional supporting 7,500 elementary educators.
• Integrate teaching tools automated to support student-centered CS and AI learning.

Phase 2: Expansion and Research-Driven Growth

• Expansion to 400 school districts nationwide impacting 2 million students.
• Longitudinal research measuring sustainable impact
• Online instructional coaching platform designed to:
  • Real-time instructional insights to guide educators in delivering AI and CS lessons.
  • Adaptive learning recommendations improving student engagement.
  • Automated scaffolding to differentiate instruction at scale.

Phase 3: Institutionalizing CS and AI Education

• Institutionalize CS & AI literacy for systemic adoption and sustainability
• Formalize the National K-5 CS & AI Education Coalition for policy, industry engagement and research driven implementation

Every $1 invested in early STEM education generates $16 in long-term economic benefits, including higher lifetime earnings, increased economic mobility, and greater workforce productivity

Projected ROI & Long-Term Impact

• Early exposure to CS and AI will prepare all students for middle and high school coursework in advanced computing fields
• Develop a CS and AI-literate workforce to strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness
• Advance CS and AI policy and research on future technological models, economies, and development.

Why Now?

• National Momentum for K-12 CS Education - Current policy underscores the importance of early CS & AI education for the nation's rapidly evolving workforce
• Proven Track Record - BootUp has worked with 150+ school districts building capacity and delivering high quality computing education
• Sustainable Impact - A train-the-trainer model that builds coaching capacity increases long-term commitments for CS & AI programs to meet the needs of their communities

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