Faculty Focus

JUNE 26, 2025

AI prompting encourages critical thinking by fostering problem-solving, analysis, and synthesis while promoting ethical reasoning (Mollick and Mollick, 2023). Moreover, effective prompting can highlight ethical concerns, such as AI bias and misinformation, which promotes digital literacy (Kasneci et al. References Bender, Emily M.,

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Through our “Kindness Everyday” initiative, teachers build routines that promote gratitude, emotional regulation, and peer empathy, often starting the day with check-ins or story-based discussions about real-life ethical dilemmas. What message would you like to share with fellow educators and future education leaders?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2025

Here’s a general collection of websites addressing copyrights and digital law that will help to address your specific areas of interest: Charts and Tools , Academic and Educational Permissions , and Copyright FAQs.–from

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 23, 2025

Facilitate a respectful discussion when you bring these controversial debate topics or writing prompts for high school to your classroom Are immigration laws in the United States fair? Is war more or less ethical with unmanned planes and drones? A vegan diet is the only ethical way to eat.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

AUGUST 26, 2017

If the moral / ethical / legal / administrative angle isn’t persuasive enough, consider also whether we wish to pay six-figure settlements to our students for infringing upon their legal rights. The Washington student who tweeted the same to the school superintendent. The 20 Oregon students who were suspended for retweeting.

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eSchool News

MAY 25, 2017

In my second year, in an effort to get technology into the hands of the students, foster authentic inquiry, and break the “test-prep” mentality which has come to dominate many a school landscape, I launched Inquiry Fair. She ended up doing an art installation and website on the theme “Rightfully Ours.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

On the 6th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on ethical AI use. As AI evolves to become an ever-present part of education, there must be a systemic imperative for K-12 school districts to cultivate an ethically-driven mindset. Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories.

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2024

Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

As AI evolves to become an ever-present part of education, there must be a systemic imperative for K-12 school districts to cultivate an ethically-driven mindset. Our AI guiding principles started this process of building an ethical AI mindset, which provided pathways to critically question AI in our system.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2021

And with this change comes a host of new questions—concerns about the ethical design and implementation of these new tools. In K-12 education, a focus on ethical considerations is of critical importance. This year, ISTE has added a new volume to the series— Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide on Ethics and AI.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2024

Bias and fairness: Bias in AI systems and troubles ensuring fair treatment 3. AI in education carries with it ethical and philosophical implications, too, including how to handle transparency and accountability, along with how to address the role of human teachers and balancing technology with human values.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Open dialogues in the classroom between educators and students about ethical use and AI’s potential role in enhancing learning can empower students to harness its benefits effectively and responsibly.” Significant unsanctioned AI usage Educators and students differ greatly in following school AI ethics policies.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

However, as students leverage generative AI for assignments and “Cheat detectors” prove ineffective in detecting AI-generated output, school administrators must take proactive measures to safeguard the authenticity of student assignments and promote ethical use.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

I see four AI use and ethics trends set to disrupt classrooms and conference rooms. Expect public awareness of AI, its ethical concerns and the opportunities it has to do good to be top of mind.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key points: Technology works in service of teaching, not the other way around Teaching ethical edtech for future innovators Leveraging edtech to help students, teachers stay connected through illness For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Artificial intelligence brings opportunities and questions to classrooms worldwide.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2023

MindSpark defines RAI with the following 5 pillars – RAI is community-centric; it is monitorable and secure; ethical and fair; justifiable and accountable; as well as explainable and transparent. The course deeply addresses the question of the ethical and responsible use of AI within our world.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Inclusive Innovation: Leaning into Ethical and Equitable AI Solutions: Embark on a transformative journey into the ethical landscape of AI in education. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore strategies to address bias, promote fairness, and enhance transparency in AI-powered educational tools.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They also need support integrating AI into lessons and teaching students how to use the technology ethically and responsibly. This means helping both teachers and students recognize and combat bias in the algorithms, ensuring that AI is used in ways that promote fairness, inclusivity, and transparency.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Teachers are exploring how AI can be used to redefine learning experiences, strengthen student-teacher relationships and support students as ethical AI users and creators. Pattie Morales Instructional Technology Specialist, Indian Community School Pattie Morales: How can we empower students to use AI ethically within and beyond the classroom?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Internet safety, online communication, digital footprint, strategic searching, copyright and fair use–these days, “tech skills” encompass so much more than simply learning to type and download files. 16-20, for Digital Citizenship Week, and help empower the next generation to make safe, smart, and ethical decisions online.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

The Ello app was also recently rated by Common Sense Media as one of its top AI products for ethical use, transparency, safety and impact. Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app’s high rating. “We

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Many schools and districts have already developed formal AI school policies and modified student codes of conduct to ensure safe, effective, and ethical use of AI tools in the classroom. Introducing students to AI in a safe and controlled environment enables them to learn how to use it effectively and ethically.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that Common Sense Media rated the Ello app as one of its top 10 AI products for ethical use, transparency, safety and impact.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Therefore, leaders must prioritize fairness and inclusivity by ensuring the data they feed into AI systems is vetted for bias. As AI becomes more integrated into educational decision-making, the ethics of the process must be a primary consideration.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

Identify plagiarism or cheating But there are drawbacks educators must watch for and may take time to resolve.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

They also were required to pass a test on national and state civil rights laws and professional ethics, as well as a rigorous state test required for the grade-level and subject-matter area. ”‘ Both teachers already had bachelor’s degrees in science, which were required to obtain the three-year license.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2022

In this way, programming becomes an opportunity for moral and ethical development as well as social and emotional growth. Conflicts are solved and ethical dilemmas arise. Playgrounds evoke the feeling of having fun in a social space. Children not only run around but also learn to negotiate and communicate. Their teacher, Ms.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

It’s a fair question given the widespread concern in the field about students using AI to write their essays or bots to do their homework for them. Learn more about EdSurge ethics and policies here and supporters here.) As more instructors experiment with using generative AI to make teaching materials, an important question bubbles up.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2022

Anxiety about its ethics has been around almost since its infancy, and privacy issues surfaced as early as 2007. Yet as Facebook comes of age, it’s fair to reflect on the company’s motives, ethics, and actions. It all seemed too good to be true. And maybe that’s because it was. Facebook seemed too good to be true.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2018

I think it will take a fair amount of prototyping. It's something we really need to spend more energy on in academia and in education of all levels, to think about what would make the best immersive experience as the technology is giving us more and more affordances.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

And I do not believe that investment funds or companies or, for that matter, nonprofits and philanthropies, can have positive social impact without ethical leadership. If you work for someone, demand ethical, fair leadership. But leadership integrity profoundly matters. We need to demand more from our “leaders.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This raises concerns about fairness and equity, as students from underrepresented groups might face further disadvantages. Lastly, the rapid evolution of technology may outpace regulatory frameworks and ethical guidelines, leading to potential misuse or unintended consequences. What are the pros and cons of AI in education?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Institutions should acknowledge these concerns as they create AI policies and educate users on ethical AI practices. Responsible AI use in education should ensure that AI systems support learning and well-being while protecting student data and privacy.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Students who participated in SEL programs reported better relationships with their teachers, witnessed less violent and aggressive acts at school, and expressed that their school environments have fair policies and rules. Students also reported feeling more supported, and on the whole, experienced increased perceptions of inclusion.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2018

I don’t think that is ethical,” Herrera, now the Senior Director of Strategy and Operations at ProjectEd, told the audience at a recent panel session at the SXSW EDU conference in Austin. Phillips, however, doesn’t think the question of ethics pertains only to getting teacher input on a product.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After all, academic research often requires deeper knowledge of a field than is typical in high school, and it involves carefully following ethical guidelines to protect research subjects from potential harm that students may not be aware of without expert guidance. “A

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2019

And the third is that the current presidential administration has probably the most laissez faire policy approach to higher education delivery that we’ve seen since the existence of the Department of Education. That is both an organizational and an ethical frontier. It was my classroom. I controlled it.

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