""AI should not replace students' ability to think. It shouldn't create for them without their critical thinking," said Miatheresa Pate, the school system's chief academic officer. "Think of AI in the sense of augmenting, like a thinking learning partner where students can brainstorm topics, they can get feedback on drafts, they can ask clarifying questions on complex concepts.""
"The preliminary guidelines state that "students may use AI for research, exploration and creative projects. Educator guidance, critical evaluation of outputs and age-appropriate context are required.""
The city released initial guidelines on AI use in schools, primarily addressing staff usage while neglecting student use. Feedback from parents and educators indicates frustration over the ambiguity of the guidelines, particularly regarding assistive technology for students with disabilities. The guidelines permit students to use AI for research and creative projects, emphasizing the need for critical evaluation and educator guidance. Officials suggest AI should enhance, not replace, student thinking and can support writing and learning for multilingual students.
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