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Chatham high senior presents AI-in-education study; district schedules teacher AI training
Summary
A senior presented findings from a survey of 71 teachers on AI in instruction; board members praised the work and the district scheduled a full-day professional development on AI for Oct. 13.
Stone Lang, a senior at Chatham High School, presented independent research at the public meeting summarizing how 71 district teachers and administrators perceive artificial intelligence in instruction and suggested tailored professional development and guidelines for responsible use.
Lang, who said he surveyed 71 educators and used clustering methods in his analysis, highlighted four main findings: cautious openness to AI tools for tutoring and differentiation, ethical and equity concerns about over-reliance, that readiness varies by mindset more than by job title, and that AI could align with learning theory to provide adaptive, zone-of-proximal-development support.
Lang recommended a formal needs assessment, tailored professional development by readiness level, and clear responsible-use guidelines. Board members praised the paper and asked follow-up questions; several said the research would inform district planning. The board announced a full-day professional-development session for teachers on Oct. 13 focused on instructional uses for AI.
Ending Board members thanked Lang and noted the report would inform upcoming staff professional development.
