The Role of AI in Education

Continued from Page 11 ing that technology changes and that we must evolve with it to do right by our students. MS 217 was one of the first schools in New York City, if not the first, to request that ChatGPT be unblocked, and is blazing trail by encouraging its teachers to explore and experiment with the platform. Our collaboration with the school is headed in exciting directions, such as students using MIT-curated curricula to design their own AI projects.

While many educators recognize the potential of AI-based solutions to personalize learning and improve student outcomes, there are also concerns about the ethical implications of using AI in the classroom. Project Recess acknowledges these concerns and emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach. We strive to instill a philosophy that educators can use AI tools to enhance, not replace, human interaction in education. We also emphasize the importance of building students' existing skills, such as critical thinking and deductive reasoning, to help them take an inquisitive stance on the AI-generated information they will increasingly encoun- ter. We are working alongside DOE staff to develop an ethical framework for the use of AI in K-12 schools.

Looking ahead, Project Recess is excited by the myriad of possibilities that AI brings to education. In addition to our student-facing projects, we are hopeful to see how AI-powered solutions might enhance teacher professional development and increase collaboration among schools and districts. Though there is much left to learn and experience, we stand firm in our belief that AI tools can play an ethical and productive role in education. Project Recess is honored to be

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