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Kansas education commissioner urges focus on communication and critical thinking as AI reshapes jobs
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Commissioner Dr. Watson told the State Board that developments in artificial intelligence and tech-sector changes should prompt Kansas to prioritize communication, critical thinking and developmentally appropriate learning in school standards and graduation requirements.
TOPEKA '1 Commissioner Randy Watson told the Kansas State Board of Education on July 8 that rapid developments in artificial intelligence and changes in the technology job market are shifting the question of what students need from schools.
At the start of the board's two-day meeting Watson told members he had been reviewing recent tech-sector news, including statements from major companies that a substantial share of coding and routine technical work is being-generated by AI.
"We're having discussions in our agency as we redo our website. How much will AI play a role in search versus the traditional search?" Watson said. He told the board that district-level leaders…
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