Katie Fry Hester
Coverage of Katie Fry Hester in the Nexus archive.
- Maryland school districts face fall deadline to set AI policies
Maryland school districts must establish AI policies by fall following the Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act signed by Gov. Wes Moore. The Maryland State Department of Education released guidelines emphasizing safety, human-centered instruction, and structured criteria for AI tool approval, developed in collaboration with educators and lawmakers.
- As AI Use in Schools Grows, Lawmakers and Districts Scramble to Set Up Guardrails
State lawmakers and school districts are developing AI policies as AI tools become prevalent in classrooms. Legislation in Maryland mandates AI coordinators and training, while Ohio and Idaho require local AI use policies. A survey shows 85% of teachers and 86% of students use AI, but most lack formal training on risks.
- As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails
AI use in schools is growing, prompting lawmakers and districts to establish guidelines. Maryland's AI policies for K-12 schools vary widely, while new legislation requires AI coordinators, teacher training, and student literacy. Over 134 AI-related education bills were filed in 31 states this year, focusing on data privacy, usage restrictions, and training.
- As AI use in schools grows, states and local districts scramble to set up guardrails
As AI use in schools increases, states and districts are developing policies to address its implementation. Maryland’s legislation mandates AI coordinators and training for educators, while other states like Ohio and Idaho set deadlines or guidelines for AI use in schools. Surveys show widespread AI adoption by teachers and students but limited formal training.
- As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails
As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts are implementing policies to address usage guidelines, literacy, and data privacy. Maryland and Ohio are highlighted for recent legislative efforts, including requiring AI coordinators and setting deadlines for district-level AI policies. Surveys indicate widespread AI use by teachers and students but limited formal training on risks.
- As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails
AI use in schools is growing, prompting lawmakers and districts to establish policies. Maryland requires AI coordinators and training for teachers, while surveys show high AI usage among students and teachers but limited formal guidance. States like Ohio and Idaho are also implementing AI-related policies.
- As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails
As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts are creating policies to address AI literacy, data privacy, and usage guidelines. Maryland and Ohio are among states implementing requirements for AI training and local policies, while a national survey shows widespread AI use by educators and students with limited formal guidance.
- As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails
Lawmakers and school districts are establishing AI policies as its use in classrooms expands. Maryland's legislation requires AI coordinators, teacher training, and student literacy, while other states like Ohio and Idaho are implementing similar measures. Surveys show widespread AI use by teachers and students but limited formal training or guidance.
- As AI use in schools grows, lawmakers and districts scramble to set up guardrails
As AI use in schools increases, lawmakers and districts are developing policies to address its integration. Maryland’s legislation requires AI literacy training for teachers and students, while other states like Ohio and Idaho are implementing AI use guidelines. A survey found 85% of teachers and 86% of students used AI, but many lack formal training on its risks.