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Virginia Beach plans cautious AI rollout for high schools, emphasizes digital literacy and safety
Summary
District leaders outlined a phased, high‑school‑first approach to generative AI, recommended Google Gemini as a safe starting environment, and described required staff training, student digital‑literacy modules and safeguards including COPPA/CIPA/FERPA checks and Lightspeed monitoring of Chromebook screen time.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools outlined a deliberate, phased plan to introduce generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to high schools and to strengthen systemwide digital‑literacy and Internet‑safety practices during its July 8 retreat.
"We believe thoughtful adoption matters more than early adoption," said Dr. Danielle Colucci, the district’s chief academic officer, describing the division’s emphasis on understanding the technology before broad classroom access.
Chief Information Officer David Den and Colucci described three pillars of the plan: staff capacity building, student digital‑literacy instruction and technical safeguards. The district recommended a limited pilot using Google’s Gemini teen‑friendly environment for high…
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