Alena Zachery-Ross
Coverage of Alena Zachery-Ross in the Nexus archive.
- Here’s what’s next for AI in schools
The Michigan Department of Education released AI guidance for schools, emphasizing AI literacy with a focus on privacy, data protection, equity, and critical evaluation of AI outputs. Students from Ypsilanti Community Schools will participate in a national youth AI festival in July to shape technology's future, with input from students and their superintendent.
- Lawmakers push bills that would waive key state rules to give schools freedom to innovate
Lawmakers in Michigan are advancing legislation to allow school districts to bypass state rules like seat-time requirements and certain graduation mandates to foster innovative educational programs. The bills, sponsored by Rep. Nancy DeBoer and Rep. Jimmie Wilson, aim to create flexibility for career-focused learning, internships, and competency-based education, with support from school leaders and advocacy groups.