BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools is putting artificial intelligence squarely in front of teachers Monday, hosting a districtwide professional development day aimed at helping educators figure out how to use the technology without compromising instruction, privacy or academic integrity.
The event comes as school systems across Alabama and the country are wrestling with the same question: how to embrace AI’s potential while limiting its risks, especially as students increasingly use it to write, research and complete assignments.
District officials said the session is designed to help teachers understand when AI is appropriate, how to use it responsibly and how to set guardrails for students. The district said the training will focus on instruction, student privacy, ethical use, policy and practical classroom tools…