of AI,” Cole explains.“The goal is to use it to enhance learning, not to replace thinking.” An AI task force, tutoring platforms, and technologysupported family engagement tools are part of a broader effort to keep instruction relevant while preparing students for a rapidly evolving world. WORKFORCE PATHWAYS BUILT THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS Workforce development has become one of the district’s most visible areas of growth. Partnerships with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber have district, but leaders are clear that its use must be developmentally appropriate and purpose-driven. “A computer does not take the place of a teacher, especially at early ages,” Wells says. “We focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, and technology supports that work rather than replacing it.” At the secondary level, the district has fully embraced digital tools, including artificial intelligence, while establishing clear guardrails. “We teach students both the benefits and the dangers 245 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02 EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
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