#297 – Developing District and School AI Policy

Developing District and School AI Policy

In today’s episode, we’ll review resources and strategies that help guide the writing of district and school AI policy.

Read a transcript of this episode.

Key Ideas From Article 1: Setting the Stage

• Frame the conversation with key, guiding ideas:
  • AI is here.
  • Banning AI is probably not a viable option.
  • AI will not replace humans.
  • We need to learn both with and about AI.
  • We need AI policy.
• Form an inclusive policy development committee.

Key Ideas From Article 2: Learning

• Focus on generative AI.
• Use AI.
• Take a course.
• Research.
• Review current policies.
• Share and network.

Key Ideas From Article 3: Writing

• Work through the K–12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist from the Council of the Great City Schools and CoSN.
• Review current district and building policies to identify gaps.
• Reference guidance from national leaders:
  • Office of Educational Technology’s Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations
  • EDSAFE AI’s SAFE Benchmarks
  • TeachAI’s AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit
• Make sure that the committee has meaningful input.
• Check for compliance with key student and family data privacy laws:
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Key Ideas From Article 4: Implementation

• Get board approval.
• Develop a communication plan.
• Offer guidance for classroom implementation.

For more details, ideas, and resources, explore the Developing AI Policy in K–12 Schools series of articles found in the AI in the K–12 Classroom collection:

• Step 1: Setting the Stage
• Step 2: Learning
• Step 3: Writing
• Step 4: Implementation