AI in K-12 schools can be a contentious issue depending on who you talk to. But AI is transforming everything about our world, and it’s important to find ways to not only incorporate AI in K-12 schools but to also ensure that students understand the role of AI and the technology behind it. In this way, students will be better prepared for 21^st century careers, most of which will require some kind of AI knowledge or the capability of working in an AI-driven environment.