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Algonquin English department showcases new electives as district forms AI study group
Summary
English teachers outlined new electives, curriculum-mapping work and classroom practices to address AI; the committee approved creation of a districtwide AI study group to recommend principles, guardrails and next steps, with initial findings expected before the end of the academic year.
Jane Beatar, speaking for the Algonquin English department, described new electives such as environmental humanities and sports literature, rising enrollment in journalism and creative writing, and an ongoing curriculum-mapping effort to align K–12 instruction and assessments. She said the department is emphasizing classroom-based writing and assessment practices to preserve academic integrity in the era of AI.
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