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LTHS AI research group plans student technology council; world-language requirement may force bell-schedule changes
Summary
The superintendent report included an update from the LTHS AI research group on plans to form a student technology council next fall to advise on classroom AI use; Fontenetta also said Illinois' new three-year world language requirement will likely require bell-schedule changes under discussion by teachers and the student advisory council.
In the superintendent report summarized April 28, Mia Fontenetta said a group of teachers and technology specialists at Lockport Township High School—described as the LTHS AI research group—are studying how to incorporate artificial intelligence into instruction. The group plans to create a student technology council next fall to secure student input on AI in classrooms.
Fontenetta said, “They're looking to create a student technology council next fall to receive student input on AI in the classroom.” The recap did not provide details on the council’s membership, formal charge, or how its recommendations would be transmitted to administrators.
Fontenetta also reported that Illinois’ new requirement of three years of world language for graduation will require schedule changes. She said teachers and the student advisory council are discussing bell-schedule options and that current students can expect changes in coming years.
Why it matters: The student technology council could shape classroom AI policy and implementation at LTHS; the world-language mandate will affect course planning, staffing and daily schedules. The board recorded the update but did not take formal action at the April 28 meeting.
