Hamblen County schools present AI task force plan, recommend Magic School AI for students

Feb 11, 2026

At the Feb. 10 Hamblen County Board of Education meeting, the district's AI task force outlined a plan emphasizing safety, accessibility and teacher support, recommending Magic School AI for student use and Google Gemini for teacher-only applications; the board was told an AI handbook and summer professional development are next steps.

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Donna, a district coaching staff member, told the Hamblen County Board of Education on Feb. 10 that the district's AI task force has prioritized efficiency, safety and accessibility as it develops guidance for classroom use.

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