The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) has developed a policy to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its classrooms. The policy, which was passed unanimously by the school board, aims to promote responsible use of AI and ensure that students and staff understand its potential benefits and risks.

Key Provisions of the Policy

The policy emphasizes the importance of AI literacy and encourages students and staff to learn how to use AI in a safe and responsible manner. It also establishes guidelines for the use of AI in the classroom, including restrictions on the use of AI to replace human work and requirements for the approval of AI tools by the district’s IT department.

According to Amara Owens, a rising 10th grader at the Cleveland School of the Arts, many students are already using AI for various purposes, including academic work and creative projects. However, some teachers, like Chris Serio, an English teacher at Garrett Morgan High School, have expressed concerns about the potential risks of AI, including its impact on academic integrity and student learning.

Addressing Concerns and Promoting Responsible Use

Victor Lee, a researcher at Stanford who studies the use of AI in K-12 education, welcomes the development of AI policies by school districts like CMSD. He notes that such policies can help address concerns about the use of AI and promote responsible use of the technology. Lee also emphasizes the importance of providing educators with the necessary support and professional development to teach students about AI and its responsible use.

The CMSD policy is closely modeled on a sample policy developed by the Ohio Department of Education, which emphasizes the need for students and staff to understand how to use AI in a safe and responsible manner. The policy also establishes a working group to explore uses of AI and provide guidance and feedback to the district.

Original reporting: Signal Cleveland — read the source article.