Zion Elementary School District 6 Partners with Campus Consortium Foundation for AI Education Research

Zion, IL| August 2026

Zion Elementary School District 6, serving students across Zion, Illinois, has partnered with Campus Consortium Foundation (CCF), a 501(c)(3) research institute, to advance AI and computational education research joining CCF’s AI Education Capacity Research Initiative as a designated Research Partner Institution. 

Through the partnership, Zion Elementary School District 6 will collaborate with the Foundation to advance understanding of how K-12 institutions can build and sustain AI education capacity. The district will contribute program data, educator perspectives, and institutional experience to CCF’s national research framework — informing policy and practice for school districts across the United States.

As a Research Partner Institution, Zion Elementary School District 6 joins a growing national network of schools, colleges, and universities advancing CCF’s mission of generating actionable research on education and workforce development. The partnership connects Zion educators to CCF’s research network, with opportunities to co-author Foundation publications and participate in Foundation’s AI webinars. 

Research Partner Designation: AI Education Capacity Research Initiative 

The CCF AI Education Capacity Research Initiative designates partner institutions committed to advancing AI and computational education. Research Partner Institutions contribute program data, faculty perspectives, and institutional experience to a collaborative research framework that shapes policy and practice across education nationally.

Partnership Highlights

  • Research Partner Designation: Officially recognized under the CCF AI Education Capacity Research Initiative. 
  • National Research Network: Access to CCF’s network of Research Partner Institutions, affiliated scholars, and practitioners in AI education. 
  • Co-Authorship Opportunities: Institutional faculty and educators invited to contribute to Foundation research publications on AI education. 
  • Annual Convening: Participation in the Foundation’s Annual Research Partner Institutions Convening, connecting institutional leaders nationally. 
  • Policy Impact: Program data and institutional perspectives contribute to CCF’s national research on AI education capacity and workforce readiness. 
  • Institutional Independence: The research partnership is conducted independently of any commercial relationship CCF does not endorse vendors or curriculum providers. 

About Zion Elementary School District 6

Zion Elementary School District 6 is a public school district serving more than 2,000 students in Zion, Illinois, from PreK through 8th grade. The district is committed to creating a supportive, diverse, and inclusive learning community where every learner can grow, reach their potential, and thrive. With a focus on student achievement, innovation, whole-child development, and meaningful family and community partnerships, the district prepares students for success in school and beyond. 

About Campus Consortium Foundation

Campus Consortium Foundation (CCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and research institute advancing education and workforce development through applied research, policy analysis, and institutional collaboration. CCF partners with community colleges, universities, and K-12 institutions across the United States to generate actionable research on emerging educational challenges including the integration of AI and computational skills into curricula at scale. For more information, visit www.campusconsortium.org.