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San Mateo‑Foster City board studies AI in classrooms; trustees stress privacy, equity and teacher support
Summary
District staff presented AI tools, privacy safeguards and a proposed AI working group; trustees praised personalization potential but urged caution on assessment changes, professional development and data protections.
The San Mateo‑Foster City Board of Trustees on Thursday held a study session on artificial intelligence in education, where district staff outlined how AI tools could personalize learning while emphasizing data privacy and plans for a district guidance process.
District technology presenter Mr. Joe opened the presentation by summarizing the current landscape and listing examples of AI in education, including large language models and vendor products. “We ask vendors to be transparent with how they store our data and what it is used for,” Mr. Joe said, adding that the district requires vendor certifications and parental consent when appropriate.
The presentation cited guidance from the California Department of Education and underscored that human relationships remain primary in…
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