making sure students are ready for a digital future while also engaging in hands-on learning experiences. By middle school, students are fully immersed in one to one device use, with offerings like photography and a typing course to hone in on their technology skills. “Our technology director is committed to making sure that every class is equipped and has access to all technology needs, and any apps and programs or new resources are kept up to date, because technology is ever changing,” Gola emphasizes. Artificial intelligence is another area the district is addressing head on.Teachers participate in training on the ethical use of AI in the classroom, and systems such as Go Guardian are in place to monitor student’s technology use. “We are going to be doing think tanks with leaders, because we are going to be 4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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