59: Rachelle Dené Poth: How AI Is Reshaping K–12 Education

Educator, attorney, and author Rachelle Dené Poth joined the Grand Canyon Times podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is being integrated into K–12 classrooms. Poth explained the practical differences between AI tools and traditional search engines, and outlined best practices for ethical use, data privacy, and academic integrity. She emphasized the need for expanded teacher training and shared how AI can save educators time while enhancing student engagement and critical thinking. Looking ahead, Poth said AI will become a routine part of education, with AI literacy emerging as a key workforce skill over the next decade.