Commonsense Guardrails for Using Advanced Technology in Schools

From the disruptions of the pandemic, to getting caught in the crosshairs of culture wars, to doing everything in their power to help students recover and thrive academically and emotionally—all while being underpaid, and often in inadequate learning and teaching conditions—teachers and school staff have gone from one challenge to the next. [...] Given the potential benefits and risks of AI, educators and policymakers must work together to make sure it's used safely and responsibly; that we reduce—not expand—the digital divide; that users learn to identify misinformation, disinformation and deepfakes; and that we ensure these new technologies support teaching and learning, not control them. [...] Educators must inform students about the risks and permanence of the digital environment and the ramifications of not protecting their own privacy and the privacy of others. [...] We must train students to critically evaluate and use information gathered from computers and the internet to identify and discount disinformation and misinformation, such as deepfakes. [...] Here are some other organizations that have resources and communities to help you in this work: • TeachAI: The AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit was created by TeachAI to help local, state and national ed- ucation systems develop guidance on the responsible use of AI, ensure compliance with relevant policies, and build the capacity of all stakeholders to understand and use AI.