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REWIRED: Navigating AI in Education

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RREWIRED: Navigating AI in Education

Artificial intelligence tools are evolving rapidly and are becoming increasingly visible in everyday life — including education. From writing and research assistance to image generation and data analysis, AI is changing how information is created, accessed, and interpreted.

Educators, researchers, and policymakers across the country are actively discussing what this shift means for learning. While AI presents new opportunities, it also raises important questions about originality, accuracy, ethics, and skill development. As with previous technological shifts, experts note that the goal is not avoidance, but awareness and thoughtful use.

Research organizations such as Common Sense Media, EdSurge, and the OECD emphasize that core skills remain essential in an AI-supported world. These include critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and the ability to evaluate sources and information. AI tools can assist with tasks, but they do not replace the human skills required to ask good questions, make informed decisions, or apply learning in meaningful ways.

In education, conversations around AI often center on a few key themes:

  • Understanding how AI works: AI systems generate responses based on patterns in large data sets, not human understanding. This means outputs can be helpful but also incomplete, biased, or inaccurate.
  • Academic integrity: Schools nationwide are exploring how to maintain authentic learning while acknowledging that AI tools are accessible beyond the classroom.
  • Ethical use: Questions around data privacy, authorship, and responsible use are becoming part of digital literacy discussions.
  • Skill development: Researchers stress that learning how to think, analyze, and create remains more important than simply producing answers.

National organizations including the U.S. Department of Education have encouraged schools to approach AI with curiosity and caution — focusing on transparency, ethical considerations, and student understanding rather than fear or prohibition.

REWIRED highlights AI not as something to embrace or reject, but as an evolving part of the digital landscape students are growing up in. Families may choose to explore questions such as:

  • How do we talk with students about using AI responsibly?
  • What skills should remain non-negotiable regardless of technology?
  • How do we help students learn to question, verify, and think critically about digital outputs?

For families interested in learning more, the following resources offer balanced, research-based perspectives on AI and education:

As the REWIRED series continues, the focus will shift toward reflection and connection — including ideas for stepping back from screens and intentionally unplugging as a community.

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