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Here’s what’s next for AI in schools
By Jenny Marchi at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
This year, the Michigan Department of Education released a formal AI guidance for schools, placing a focus on AI literacy as a new essential skill.The guidance aims for students to understand privacy, data protection, equity, accessibility, and for students to critically evaluate and oversight AI...
Key takeaway Students Jeancia Mazama, Lamarea Tooson, and the superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools, Alena Zachery-Ross, joined Local 4 Live to tell us what they think.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The Michigan Department of Education's formal AI guidance for schools marks a significant step towards integrating AI literacy into the curriculum. As Detroit area schools begin to implement these new policies, it will be crucial to monitor how they balance the benefits of AI with concerns around privacy, data protection, and equity. The participation of Ypsilanti Community Schools students in America's youth AI festival is a promising development, as it suggests that local students are being given a platform to shape the future of technology. The fact that educators are emphasizing student choice in AI education is also noteworthy, as it acknowledges that students will be the ones living and working with these technologies in the years to come. As the city's schools continue to navigate the complexities of AI, it will be important to track how these initiatives impact student outcomes and prepare the next generation of Detroiters for an increasingly tech-driven workforce.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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