AI Is Here: What Does it Mean for Education in Arlington?

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly integrating into our daily lives, including one space we hold most sacred: our classrooms, the incubators of ideas for a better future. K-12 and higher education administrators and educators are currently incorporating some of the vast potential of AI to transform educational systems.

So, what does this all mean? Many educators are optimistic about the potential for AI to positively impact the future of education in our country and here in Arlington, while recognizing areas of concern that must be addressed such as: transparency, ethics and equity. Join our distinguished panel of experts for a deeper look at these topics.

Are Local Governments in Sync with their Constituents?

A Conversation with Libby Garvey and Justin Wilson

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024

Advance Arlington thanks Agenda Alexandria, George Mason University's Schar School for Policy and Government and Office of Community and Local Government Relations for partnering with us on this special event. We heard from Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey and Alexandria City Mayor Justin Wilson as they prepare to step away from public office. Thank you to Alan Abramson for introducing the discussion and to Michael Pope for skillfully moderating the conversation, which encompassed the following topics:

• Are the “Alexandria Way” and the “Arlington Way” still effective for constituent input? 
• How has local government changed in the last several decades? 
• Lessons learned from economic development and housing controversies. 
• Civility in public engagement in our polarized times. 
• How technology is / isn't being used to engage the public. 
• Are local government decision makers reaching young constituents who make up a growing population? 
• Advice for current and future local elected officials.

If you missed the event, click below to view the recording.

FALL EDITION:

QUIZ THE CANDIDATES NIGHT

WEDNESday, SEPTember 11, 2024

Advance Arlington would like to thank everyone who attended our 2024-25 program season kickoff, FALL EDITION: QUIZ THE CANDIDATES NIGHT, on September 11th at Lubber Run Community Center.

We were thrilled to hear from our School Board candidates, Kathleen Clark, James Vell Rives, Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, and Paul Weiss and County Board candidates, Audrey Clement, Juan Carlos Fierro, Madison Granger, and JD Spain, Sr. Thank you to our moderators, Karina Elwood of The Washington Post, and Jay Fisette, former Arlington County Board Chair and Member who facilitated an engaging and comprehensive debate on local issues.

If you missed the event, click below to view the recording.