Broken Arrow Public Schools is entering the new school year with several changes, including new uses of artificial intelligence in the classroom, longer recess periods, a bus safety pilot program, and a statewide cell phone ban.
Superintendent Chuck Perry said the district’s approach to AI is focused on deeper learning rather than shortcuts.
“We want to get students past just looking something up and getting an answer because when that happens, true learning isn’t taking place,” Perry said.
The district is also using AI to monitor student progress and flag when students fall behind…