Why Districts Need Ongoing Dialogue, Not Just Annual Policies

In this episode we explore why AI policy alone may not be enough for schools navigating a technology that is changing faster than the traditional policy cycle.We reflect on a conversation with a veteran high school English teacher who feels a growing gap between district AI guidance and the realities teachers are encountering in their classrooms. Topics covered:The growing gap between district AI policy and classroom realityWhy static policies may struggle to keep pace with rapidly changing AITeacher concerns about trust, student AI use, and academic workThe isolation educators can feel when there’s no venue to discuss AI openlyWhat schools can learn from bringing AI skeptics and advocates into the same conversationThe case for standing AI councils that include teachers, students, administrators, families, and board membersSources:https://www.brookings.edu/articles/enhancing-student-agency-through-school-ai-councils/https://www.edutopia.org/article/talking-technology-school-staffhttps://theimportantwork.substack.com/p/what-does-it-mean-if-your-ai-position