Martin County School District marked its 100th year on the All In Martin podcast and announced it has regained an A rating after a seven‑year absence. Superintendent Michael Maines framed the rating as confirmation of sustained instructional progress and community support.

"We're at the forefront of a lot of embracing of the AI, putting it into the hands of our teachers, really training them on the effective uses of it," Maines said, describing the district's approach to introducing artificial intelligence in classrooms while developing policy guardrails. He said the district is training teachers and students on "the proper ways" to use AI and is preparing related policy changes.

Maines recapped a recent State of the District event that he said showcased business partnerships and district programs and emphasized that such partnerships help extend resources to students. He and the host also noted a year of state‑level recognitions for district employees, which Maines tied to the district's performance.

The podcast discussion did not include contract or fiscal details tied to the district’s partnerships; those specifics were not specified in the conversation. Maines closed by thanking families and staff and urging continued community engagement as the district implements its next steps.