Canton Public Schools' Parent/Guardian Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Website

Canton Public Schools Community Forum On Artificial Intelligence!

April 15th 6pm-7pm 

CHS Auditorium

Why This Matters

AI offers new possibilities, but it also comes with risks if we don't use it carefully and with a clear plan. Like other new technologies before it, we have to weigh the excitement of innovation against concerns about academic integrity, biases and privacy.

This website is designed to help our school community balance those choices responsibly. AI is becoming a regular part of everyday life and in schools, appearing in everything from personalized learning tools for students. For those leading our district, this means AI is an evolving tool that may influence many of the decisions we make to support our schools.

Note on Definitions: The descriptions we use for AI are meant to be helpful starting points, not permanent technical rules. As this technology changes, the way we talk about it will likely change, too.. As AI evolves, so will the language we use to describe it. Our main focus is not whether a tool “counts” as AI, but how it is used, what data it relies on, and how its outcomes affect teaching and learning, and equity. 

Our vision for education and AI considerations cannot be separated. It may change how students engage with content, how teachers design learning, and help make decisions. Leading our schools through these changes isn't just about understanding the technology it’s about managing how our schools may adapt. It is a change management challenge as much as a technical and instructional one. It is vital that all our decisions, rules, and guidance are based on our shared Core Values. These principles reflect our commitment to a school system that promotes fairness, honesty, trust, and respect for everyone. If we don't look closely at AI systems, they can accidentally repeat old patterns that leave people out or treat them unfairly. The following principles are designed to help make sure AI serves our main mission of educating our children rather than working against it. 

Looking Through a Lens of Fairness and Equity

In every decision we make about technology, our educators are encouraged to stop and ask important questions to ensure all students are treated fairly:

• How does this affect everyone? We look at whether a new tool or rule might impact students of different races or backgrounds differently.

• Who is being helped and who might be left behind? We want to make sure no student is unfairly burdened by a new technology.

• Whose perspective are we missing? We check to see if the voices and experiences of all our families are being considered.

• How can we prevent harm? We actively look for ways to use these tools to promote fairness and protect our students.

These questions help us stay mindful when we choose new classroom tools, train our teachers, or set the "rules of the road" for how students use technology in school.