Bring Future-Ready AI Learning to Your K–12 School

We know adopting new programs requires alignment with school goals. SureStart does this by equipping teachers, enriching curriculum, and adding value across the school community.

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The SureStart Advantage

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Early Access, Lasting Impact

We start early to build strong foundations in AI — shaping how our students learn, think, and engage with technology in everyday life.

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Future-Proof Learning Journey

Our programs go beyond exposure, as students build AI solutions to real-world problems and showcase them on global platforms.

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Mentorship That Matters

Access to near-peer technical mentors for hands-on guidance, accountability, and ongoing support in our signature programs.

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Essential Skills for Success

Rooted in leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, our approach helps students build essential cognitive and social competencies alongside AI skills.

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Global Reach, Real Inclusion

Engaging students across continents, time zones, and lived experiences, we ensure AI is built by everyone, for everyone.

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Educators Empowered

We equip educators with curriculum, resources and training to confidently teach AI — regardless of prior technical experience.

Proven Pathways to Top Universities

SureStart alumni have been accepted to some of the world's most prestigious universities, building on the strong foundation they developed in our programs.

Harvard University
UC Berkeley
Princeton University
Stanford University
Dartmouth
The City University of New York
Georgia Tech
Harvard University
UC Berkeley
Princeton University
Stanford University
Dartmouth
The City University of New York
Georgia Tech

SureStart Courses: From Curiosity to Impact

From no coding experience to years of python — our courses meet students right where they are.

60-minute blocks • In-person, virtual, or hybrid

AI Explorations

Explore AI tools in creative, beginner-friendly projects

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AI Explorations

  • Creative AI projects
  • 5+ generative AI tools
  • No coding experience
  • Ethical AI foundations
LEVEL Beginner
COURSE OPTIONS
25 hours

AI Foundations

Learn AI concepts and get introduced to AI ethics

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AI Foundations

  • Master AI/ML concepts
  • 12+ AI tools and platforms
  • Build functional applications
  • Understand societal impact
LEVEL Intermediate
COURSE OPTIONS
45 hours 90 hours 160 hours

AI Applications

Code in Python, use AI libraries to design solutions

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AI Applications

  • Python programming for AI
  • AI libraries and APIs
  • Personalized AI applications
  • Systems design principles
LEVEL Advanced
COURSE OPTIONS
45 hours

AI Innovations

Create innovations for social impact, aligned to UN SDGs

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AI Innovations

  • Deep learning & LLMs
  • Custom model development
  • Real-world problem solving
  • Responsible AI leadership
LEVEL Advanced
COURSE OPTIONS
65 hours

AI x Robotics

Build intelligent robots through hands-on, guided projects

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AI x Robotics

  • Hands-on robot building
  • Intro to sensors & automation
  • AI-powered decision making
  • Block coding + intro python
LEVEL Intermediate
COURSE OPTIONS
45 hours 90 hours

AI x Social Impact

Apply AI to drive meaningful social change and community impact

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AI x Social Impact

  • AI for community challenges
  • Social enterprise development
  • Ethical AI in practice
  • Impact measurement
LEVEL Advanced
COURSE OPTIONS
25 hours 45 hours

AI x Planetary Health

Applying AI to monitor and protect the planet's health

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AI x Planetary Health

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LEVEL Intermediate
COURSE OPTIONS
Coming soon…

AI x Agriculture

Applying AI to agricultural data, turning insights into actionable workflows

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AI x Agriculture

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LEVEL Intermediate
COURSE OPTIONS
Coming soon…
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Empowering Students, Supporting Schools

We know adopting new programs requires alignment with school goals. SureStart does it by equipping teachers, enriching curriculum, and adding value across the school community.

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Professional Development in AI

Training and resources prepare teachers to understand AI basics, integrate tools into their classrooms, and guide students with confidence.

Curriculum Alignment

Programs are mapped to flexibly align with STEM, computer science, digital literacy, or interdisciplinary initiatives.

Enrichment Value

SureStart adds depth to existing offerings — whether as an elective, after-school program, or summer course — without requiring schools to redesign their curriculum.

Flexible Delivery Models

Options for semester, year-long, or summer sessions, delivered in hybrid or in-person formats, structured in 60-minute modular blocks fit seamlessly into your school calendar.

Visibility for your School

Capstone showcases highlight student achievements and give your school recognition as a forward-thinking leader in AI education.

"Working with SureStart has been an incredibly positive experience. Taniya and the SureStart team not only bring targeted expertise in AI education and technology, but also a bounty of enthusiasm in everything they do."
Jeff Freilich
Program Lead, AI Literacy, MIT Media Lab
"Our partnership with Dr. Taniya Mishra and the SureStart Team has truly been transformative for our learning community. In addition to the tangible academic benefits, the partnership has fostered a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within our school. The SureStart Team's willingness to listen, adapt, and provide customized solutions has significantly enhanced our educational offerings. This collaboration has not only met but exceeded our expectations, setting a new standard for excellence in education."
Tammy Murphy
CEO, XCL Singapore Schools & Head of School, XCL World Academy
"The successful launch of the new Branksome Hall AI Lab is directly attributable to the strength of our partnership with SureStart. Their program provided a truly transformative, future-ready learning experience for all our participants, driven by three key factors: a cutting-edge, project-based curriculum that thoughtfully reflects real-world industry practices; an effective near-peer mentoring structure; and a high student-to-mentor ratio that ensured personalized and high-impact instruction. The culmination of this effort was a final showcase that proved a triumph for all our learners and their parents."
Ran Lewis & Isabella Liu
Chief Financial Officer and Innovation & Technology Coordinator, Branksome Hall
"Working with Dr. Taniya Mishra and the SureStart Team has allowed us to take a significant step forward in preparing our students with the skills they need to thrive in the future. Through SureStart's guidance, our students are building a strong foundation in emerging technologies like AI while connecting these skills to authentic, real-world applications. Dr. Mishra and her team co-create experiences that empower students to think critically, communicate effectively, and approach challenges with purpose — ensuring they are not just keeping pace with change but shaping it."
Justin Kirby
Senior Head of Student Achievement & Academic Pathway, XCL World Academy

By the Numbers

95%

of students report increased confidence in AI

90%

build their first working AI app

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80%

consider AI-related studies or careers

1,000+

student projects showcased globally

K–12 Success Stories

XCL World Academy

AI at XCL: Empowering Innovators

Singapore. Annual program

Since the 2024 school year, SureStart has partnered with XCL World Academy, Singapore, to launch a groundbreaking year-long hybrid program beginning in Grade 6 and expanding by one grade each year, guiding students from foundational AI concepts to hands-on tool use and responsible application.

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Year long
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Middle school
MIT FutureMakers

MIT FutureMakers: Student Leaders

Virtual • Annual Program

Implemented in collaboration with MIT RAISE, this annual 6-week virtual summer program engages middle school through college students from across the U.S. in AI learning. Participants develop AI fundamentals, build AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges, and gain career-ready skills and networks with industry experts.

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6 weeks
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Grades 6 to college
Branksome Hall

AI at Branksome Hall: Opening Doors for Toronto Youth

Toronto, Canada. Summer 2025

During the summer of 2025, SureStart partnered with Branksome Hall in Toronto, Canada, to deliver multiple two-week AI intensives for high school students as part of the Slingshot AI Initiative. Students learned AI and Python programming in parallel, applying both to build innovative technical projects centered on local impact.

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2 weeks
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High school

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