Op-ed: The time for K-12 AI policy is now

Now is the time for schools and districts to craft policy on AI, and this is important for two reasons. First, it can avoid scenarios such as the one in Massachusetts by ensuring that all involved in schooling are on the same page regarding the use of these emerging technologies.  Second, it will become increasingly important for students to understand how to use these tools. Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to online learning, AI has become an increasingly prevalent tool in K-12 classrooms. Many students now use AI in their daily lives, including with their schoolwork.

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