Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) and EdSAFE AI Alliance have teamed up to help educators use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and ethically. The two organizations are establishing a new AI Policy Lab, which will be part of a nationwide network of similar policy initiatives designed to promote the responsible development and use of AI. 

     GCPS Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts is excited about the partnership’s impact on students. “In Gwinnett County Public Schools, we believe it's crucial for our students to understand the safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence as it becomes increasingly integrated into our society,” Dr. Watts shares. “Teaching responsible AI practices not only prepares our students for the future workforce, it also empowers them to be ethical stewards of technology.”

     Gwinnett County Public Schools’ AI Policy Lab will provide policy recommendations and educational materials for teachers, students, and parents. It will also help continually improve policies to align with real-world applications, emphasizing engaging the community, parents, guardians, and students.

     GCPS’ Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science is pleased about the partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance. “This collaboration leverages our AI-Ready pilot experience and the powerful network of leaders to create policies and practices in support of responsible and ethical use of AI,” Sallie Holloway shares. “This collective will provide meaningful and practical support for stakeholders nationwide, and we look forward to the work ahead.”

     The AI Policy Lab is a continuation of GCPS’ existing innovative work, including the district’s AI-Future Ready pilot, which was launched in 2019. GCPS is also a member of the Digital Promise GenAI working group, an advisory board of educational leaders participating in shared learning and leading the development of AI policy and guidance. The policies and guidance GCPS and its partners are developing will serve as a model for school systems nationwide and focus on the safe, responsible, inclusive, and meaningful use of AI.