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Student voices tour highlights safety, respect and hands‑on learning; district outlines AI guidebook and ambassador program
Summary
WJCC leaders spent time with middle and high school students and reported themes — students want more realistic lockdown drills, more staff check‑ins, and hands‑on, career‑connected learning. Separately, the division announced an AI guidebook and a William & Mary‑led AI ambassador program for staff.
District leaders said they spent eight hours with 25 students at middle and high schools to gather student perspectives on safety, support, generative AI and learning preferences and reported recurring themes to the school board on April 1.
On safety, students told staff they want more varied lockdown drills — including scenarios where threats are inside the building — so more students take drills seriously and are better prepared. Students said they are comfortable with staff but asked for more opportunities for relationship building and interventions when disrespect or bullying occurs.
On supports and culture, students said they feel supported when teachers check in regularly, provide academic flexibility and scaffolded help, and when…
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