TUSD Teacher Tech Support - TUSD AI Platforms

This page is your hub for exploring current district-approved tools that help teachers confidently and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into the classroom. Each featured tool has been reviewed for privacy, safety, and educational impact, empowering educators to enhance engagement, personalize learning, and spark creativity.

The TUSD AI Literacy Initiative is driven by CA legislation and state mandates, including Assembly Bills 2876 and 873. Our resources make it easy to bring AI into everyday instruction while maintaining a safe, balanced, and inclusive learning environment for all.

Current district-approved AI tools for students:

1.) SchoolAI

Torrance Unified School District is continuing the second year of the AI Exploration Program to pilot SchoolAI as an educational tool used by a cohort of K-12 teachers and students during the 2025-2026 school year. SchoolAI’s Terms of Service allow for students under the age of 13 to utilize AI. TUSD has also signed a Data Privacy Agreement with SchoolAI. For security reasons, students can only access SchoolAI when teachers assign a chat to their Schoology course. This allows teachers to monitor student interactions with AI and access entire chats.

Click the right image to access our SchoolAI tutorial page ➡️

2.) Google's Gemini

Torrance Unified School District now supports Google Gemini as an approved AI tool for K–12 student use. Gemini is Google’s generative AI assistant, designed to help students think critically, explore ideas, and enhance learning across all subject areas. Students can access Gemini directly through any of their Schoology courses, where teachers can guide and monitor use within a secure and educational context. All student use of Gemini must align with TUSD’s Student AI Use Guidelines, which emphasize digital citizenship, honesty, and responsibility. By engaging with Gemini and utilizing it as a thought partner, students practice using AI as a tool for inquiry, creativity, and academic integrity in their learning journey.

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*Be sure to log in with Google using your TUSD account

3.) Google's NotebookLM

Google's NotebookLM is now available districtwide as a creative and research tool for TUSD students in grades K–12. NotebookLM allows students to upload class materials, notes, and resources, then use AI to generate summaries, study guides, and insights tailored to their learning. All use of NotebookLM must follow TUSD’s Student AI Use Guidelines, emphasizing digital citizenship, honesty, and responsibility. This helps students engage with AI thoughtfully, using it as a study assistant to organize ideas, deepen understanding, and enhance their academic integrity.

Click the right image to access NotebookLM ➡️
*Be sure to log in with Google using your TUSD account

Foundation Model Terms of Use: We do not recommend students using ChatGPT or Claude due to their Terms of Use requiring parent consent for ages 13-18. Students can use Gemini and SchoolAI as AI tools.