Local educator urges scrutiny of AI scoring after reported MCAS grading errors; district schedules community forums
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
A Malden resident questioned the growing use of AI in scoring statewide MCAS essays and urged the district to examine potential bias; the School Committee's technology subcommittee plans community forums on AI in learning.
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At the Oct. 6 meeting, Malden resident and educator Charlene Bridal urged the School Committee to probe the use of artificial intelligence in scoring Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) essays, citing news reports of mis-scored responses in other districts.
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