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The Great AI Debate: Provocations for the Future of K–12

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Session description

This interactive forum invites leaders to explore four critical dimensions of AI in education: 1) AI’s impact on teaching and learning, 2) re-imagining leadership workflows, 3) ensuring equity in AI access, and 4) safeguarding cybersecurity and student privacy. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions and leave with actionable insights.

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Outcomes

Articulate a clear stance on AI as a core literacy and its equity implications for diverse learners.

Differentiate assessment practices by separating process from product to uphold academic integrity in an AI era.

Reframe teacher roles by leveraging AI to reduce workload while elevating instructional design and professional growth.

Implement privacy-first guardrails by balancing innovation with robust cybersecurity and vendor data protections.

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Supporting research

U.S. Dept. of Education – AI Guidance (hub page). Overview of ED’s AI work, innovation, and risk management. U.S. Department of Education

TeachAI – AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit. Practical framework for developing local AI guidance/policy. teachai.org

CoSN – Student Data Privacy Toolkit. Actionable guidance for building district privacy programs. CoSN

Student Privacy Compass – State Guidance on Generative AI in K-12. Scan of state-level policies and legal baselines (FERPA, COPPA, etc.). Student Privacy Compass

Common Sense Education – AI Toolkit for School Districts. Step-by-step implementation support; includes privacy perspective. Common Sense

RAND – Uneven Adoption of AI Tools Among U.S. Teachers. Research on teacher use, time savings, and practice shifts. RAND Corporation

AP News – Academic Integrity in the Age of AI. Reporting on shifting assessment practices and policy clarity needs. AP News

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Presenters

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Former Chief Technology Officer
Formerly with Calcasieu Parish Sch Bd
ISTE Certified Educator
ISTE & ASCD Book Author
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Chief Technology Officer
Mountain Brook Schools
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Chief Education Officer
ERDI
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Senior Director, ISTE Standards
ISTE

Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

District-Level Leadership, School Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

None

Subject area:

Technology Education, Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders: Visionary Planner, Systems Designer, Equity and Citizenship Advocate

Transformational Learning Principles:

Ensure Opportunity, Elevate Reflection

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