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Hi there! It’s Becky Vevea, bureau chief for Chalkbeat Chicago.
Today’s top story comes from reporter Makiya Seminera, who dug through 400 pages of AI guidance issued by the Illinois State Board of Education late Thursday. The document emphasizes the importance of human relationships in the classroom. It also included a note on page 30 that early drafts were developed with the help of AI tools. State lawmakers had directed top education officials to issue the recommendations, which do not force districts to adopt any specific policies regarding AI.
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How should schools use AI? Illinois is providing some guidance for teachers and districts.
Illinois school districts creating policies on artificial intelligence use in the classroom for teachers and students can now look to new guidance from the state board of education.
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