ETHOS: A Responsible Approach for AI in Education

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From the moment you check the weather before heading out the door to the instant Netflix lines up your next binge-worthy show before bed, artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly and prominently at work behind the scenes. It powers smart appliances, helps doctors analyze medical scans, strengthens home security systems, and so much more. It is the wizard behind the curtain, constantly making technology more responsive, more personalized, and simply better at its tasks. Unsurprisingly, there is more to the story. As with any emerging technology, there are always questions as to whether it will ultimately do more damage than good. With the rapid rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, the way we interact with and apply AI in schools is as significant today as the introduction of the internet was to education in the 1990s. As schools redefine what it means to prepare students for the future, St. Vrain Valley leaders and educators have embraced the challenge, taking a strategic, thoughtful, and responsible approach to ensure AI is only used to strengthen learning and to prepare students for future success.

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