We protect student data privacy by strictly following FERPA and COPPA, and by requiring that any digital tools accessible to students comply with our district’s data privacy agreement. Our approach is guided by the 10 privacy principles from CoSN and the Data Quality Campaign, and all data uses SSL encryption in transit to ensure secure, encrypted transmission between web servers and browsers. 

Learn more about Aledo ISD’s data privacy practices here.

Each digital tool we use comes with specific terms and age requirements designed to protect students and support appropriate learning experiences. We actively monitor changes to these requirements to ensure that every resource we provide is developmentally suitable, safe, and aligned with the needs of our students at each grade level. 

In Aledo ISD, students in grades 3–12 may use district-approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the classroom, when appropriate, to support learning. 

Students in grades PreK-2 will not utilize AI tools in the classroom.

We carefully consider ethical factors whenever students use AI and teach them to use these tools with integrity and responsibility. Our tools align with district priorities and include safeguards to prevent misuse, discourage overreliance on full answers, and promote learning that deepens student understanding and growth. 

We recognize that AI can sometimes generate inaccurate or false information, known as hallucinations. That’s why it’s essential to carefully review AI-generated content, teach students to fact-check sources, and emphasize the importance of human oversight in all learning. 

We understand that AI algorithms can sometimes reflect biases present in their training data, leading to unfair or inaccurate outcomes. We teach students to be aware of these biases and critically evaluate AI-generated content, while we carefully evaluate tools to ensure fair and equitable learning opportunities for all.