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The EU AI Act Is Here: What Schools Must Do Now
While the White House's new AI Executive Order is making headlines, school leaders in the EU need to pay close attention to what's already in motion: the EU AI Act. Adopted in June 2024 and now entering into force, this landmark legislation formally recognizes schools as deployers of AI systems under Article 29—and that comes with real responsibility.
The Coming AI Tsunami
Have you been struggling to keep up with the constant updates, upgrades, and announcements about AI? Had you sort of checked out, because it had all become too much? There is a tsunami coming. Last week, the White House issued an Executive Order which articulates a significant federal commitment to AI literacy and education in the American K12 system.
Empowering Educators: 5 Must-Have AI Tools for Teachers in 2025
For teachers, gen AI presents a unique opportunity to personalize learning, get efficient and automate tasks, and enhance student thinking and engagement. Over the past year and a half, MSA has fervently championed the power of AI in education.
On DeepSeek and an Educational Red Flag
Whether it is DeepSeek “extinguishing” facts or ChatGPT providing sycophantic replies or any LLM providing the most likely (ie, “average”) response to a query, educators must develop strong AI literacy.
What’s More Addictive Than Tik Tok?
“Some frequent users of AI companion apps say safety concerns are overblown. They argue the apps are an immersive upgrade to the online experimentation young people have done for decades — from fan fiction on Tumblr to anonymous encounters in AOL chatrooms.”
AI Advice for The 84%
According to innovation diffusion theory, 16% of any population will consist of “innovators” and “early adopters,” two psychographics that leap in feet first when they have access to an innovation.
But what about resources for the other 84%? …
Summer reading: ai in education
Given how quickly the AI landscape changes, it might seem counterintuitive to invest time in reading books on the subject. Yet a handful of books will reward your attention.
And at least one book on AI in education is not worth bothering with.
As you head into the summer with more time to read, I hope you’ll find these recommendations useful…
What Can Generative AI Teach Us About The Science Of Teaching And Learning?
In the evolving landscape of education, there can be no definitive approach to adopting generative AI. But plenty of misguided methods can serve as cautionary tales, guiding our exploration towards more informed and impactful uses.
At The Episcopal Academy’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), we adopt a philosophy of curious enthusiasm and pragmatic optimism, continually learning and refining our approaches to technology in education.
Education’s “before and after” moment
In our recent conversation about AI in education, Jennifer and I agreed that education is at the threshold of a “before and after” moment. We talked about four key takeaways for school leaders:
What do reactions to ChatGPT tell us?
Two weeks ago, OpenAI released a technology that some consider magical: a public beta version of ChatGPT, an “AI chatbot.”