SCORE report highlights the promise of AI in education
A new memo from the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) says that more than half of U.S. teachers have never used artificial intelligence tools, despite the growing popularity of AI-driven ed-tech platforms and their potential to enhance instruction.
Learn more about how educators can make use of AI tools for content creation and lesson planning.
Knox County school board approves AI guidelines, hears public comments on ‘outing’ LGBTQ students
The Knox County Board of Education approved new AI guidelines at Thursday's regular meeting. The board also heard comments from community members about a new state law instructing schools to "out" LGBTQ students to parents.
Williamson County Schools officials discuss AI guidelines, plagiarism concerns
According to current guidelines available on the board’s website, students and staff should only use AI programs that are approved by district leadership for instruction or completing student work approved AI programs may be utilized in student instruction or in completing student work.
State of AI in Education Survey says higher education is leading AI adoption
A new report from the ed tech platform Quizlet suggests that higher ed institutions are leading in AI adoption when compared to high schools.
AI policies are still a work in progress for several Tennessee school districts ahead of 2024-25 school year
Tennessee school districts are finalizing their AI policies ahead of the 2024-25 school year as they navigate new legislation requiring guidelines on AI use in classrooms.
Representative Scott Cepicky proposes guardrails for artificial intelligence in the classroom
When members of the Tennessee General Assembly convened the 113th General Session last January, ChatGPT was less than two months old.Today 100 million people use the artificial intelligence (AI) platform each week and it’s a leading part of the AI revolution that’s widely predicted to impact our daily lives. That’s especially true for life in the classroom, and Representative Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, believes artificial intelligence needs guardrails sooner than later.Cepicky’s is proposing a bill to require each university and K-12 school district in Tennessee to develop a policy for how both teachers and students will be allowed to utilize AI.