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they also introduce “new dependencies that, if unmonitored, risk narrowing the range of stu- dent thought.” The short version of the latter is AI threatens to do the work for students, limiting the need for critical thinking. That caution resonates with MUSD’s stoplight system: technology moving forward, but not without a brake pedal. We initially launched and had about 40,000 users, and then last year we went up to 700,000. Nothing that I’ve seen before in educational technology has had that kind of quick adoption.” KRISITN DICERBO, CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER, KAHN ACADEMY What’s next for AI in schools? Inside the district, leaders talk about what comes next. More multimodal AI, where a tutor can see the geometry problem a student is working on and draw right alongside them. Greater integration into curriculum from the big publishers. A generation of students who will leave high school not just familiar with AI, but literate in how it works and when to use it. Cantrell, the ed-tech director, believes if they are not taught with artificial intelligence in K–12, students will be at a disadvantage. “College expects them to know how. Employers expect them to know how. We can’t graduate kids who are ten years behind the tools they’ll see on Day One,” she said. What comes next? It’s hard to say. The bigger challenge is staying current. “You can’t stay in front of it,” said Cantrell. “You just try to keep up.” Even Google Classroom, a fixture for more than a decade, quietly added AI features over the summer. It is here to stay. “It’s like when graphic design moved from pen and paper to computer screen, or when blueprints went to CAD. The work changes, but the purpose remains,” said Rice, the tech integrator. In Maricopa’s classrooms, AI is not replacing the chalkboard or teacher’s voice. It is a hand extended to the student who is stuck, another set of eyes on a paragraph, a partner in the slow work of trying, failing and ultimately, learning.
The holiday season is here, and Mandy’s Wine Bar is ready to help you celebrate with great food, good friends, and a full calendar of special offerings. Here’s what’s happening this season at Maricopa’s favorite place to gather. November 11 – Veterans Day Mandy’s Wine Bar is proud to honor those who have served. Veterans with a valid ID are invited to enjoy a free one-topping pizza on Veterans Day as a small thank- you for their service.
MUSD posts AI policies for students inside its classrooms.
is a kind of individualized attention that used to be a luxury.
learning to reject the results that miss the mark. Grammarly AI reads over drafts, spotting tense shifts and awkward phrasing before a teacher ever sees the paper. Adaptive programs in math and reading tailor lessons based on skill gaps. It
And it is not just KhanMigo. There is Securly Chat, a monitored chatbot that nudges students toward outlines and ideas without writing their essays. Canva’s AI image generator lets a middle schooler put a cover on her story, while also
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Holiday Parties and Catering If you’re planning a special event this season, whether it’s a family gathering, a company celebration, or a night out with friends, Mandy’s offers private party options and catering services to make your event memorable. The team can help you create the perfect menu and experience for any occasion.
“All of the students’ chat transcripts are available for their teachers and parents to review,” DiCerbo said. “We have moderation features that flag things like violence and hate and self-harm. We have agreements with those companies that… they cannot use that data to train their models and they have to delete it after 30 days.” Teachers notice the change in their workflow. “It’s really a support to teachers,” said MUSD Director of Education Technology Nicole Cantrell. “It’s like reinforcement; different support for each individual child.” When teachers can see a student’s rough draft, then see the feedback they got from AI, “You can see the progress shift,” added Rice. AI also functions like a triage tool for teachers, helping them prioritize which students need attention first. “They’re using it really to meet the needs of every child in their classroom,” explained Rice. The U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Artificial Intelligence in Education report calls for AI to be “inspectable, explainable and overridable,” language echoed in MUSD’s contracts with vendors. The report stresses AI should “supplement, not supplant” teacher judgment, and warns against overreliance before long-term impacts are understood. A research study last year notes that while early results suggest productivity gains for teachers and improved student feedback loops,
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