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Stick to Your Core Beliefs

How to use AI to stay super aligned to your values Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.” — Elvis Presley So here’s a question for ya: What kind of fingerprints are you leaving behind in your classroom, your meetings, your plans? Because whether we…

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Why AI Detectors Fail and How We Can Foster AI Fluency Instead

The question isn’t if students will use AI. It’s how. While AI literacy has been the baseline, aiming for AI fluency, where students not only understand but can critically engage with AI, is now crucial. Currently, some schools use AI detectors to address cheating, but these tools are flawed, often mislabeling work and disproportionately affecting…

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Data Privacy 101

What Every Teacher Needs to Know About AI Tools & Data When I first heard about data privacy, it felt like an abstract concern. Like something for IT departments to handle. But as I’ve learned, it’s also up to teachers to protect our students in the digital age, especially with the rise of generative AI…

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Why AI Literacy Matters for Every Educator and Student

As part of the Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Project (SVAIP) initiative, KCI recently hosted a working series on February 7, 2025, bringing together educators, policymakers, and innovators to explore why AI literacy is essential for preparing students for the future. California 23rd district Assembly member Marc Berman and National Board Certified Educator Victoria Salas Salcedo…

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AI Terms Every Educator and Leader Needs to Know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education—not just as a tech trend but as a tool to enhance teaching, learning, and leadership. For educators, understanding AI isn’t about chasing the latest innovation. Strengthening critical thinking, creativity, empathy, and ethical decision-making is really the goal. By mastering the basics, we can integrate AI with purpose, using it…

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Choosing Connection Over Convenience: 3 Things I’m NOT Using AI For

I don’t really like to cook. While I love to eat, cooking is just not something that brings me joy. If there’s a faster option, like ordering in or using the microwave, I’m all about it. But even I know that some meals require care, effort, and that personal touch you can’t outsource to DoorDash….

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From GPS to GPTs: Steering Students Toward AI Literacy

AI is like your GPS. You plug in the destination, and it gives you directions. It’s great at finding the fastest route, avoiding traffic, and even letting you know when there’s an In-N-Out Burger nearby. But here’s the thing: if you don’t know where you’re going in the first place, the GPS is useless. And…

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