"This might seem like a technology choice. But in schools, curriculum isn't just a set of books or lesson plans. It's the roadmap that makes sure every child in every classroom is taught to the same high standards. States and districts have spent a decade working toward this reality by strengthening instructional coherence: When each lesson connects those high standards, students are building knowledge in a logical sequence rather than starting from scratch."
"That's why this moment is so consequential. Choosing which path to follow is a strategic decision that will shape coherence, teacher capacity, and student outcomes for years to come. The right move could turn AI into a powerful, trusted classroom ally. The wrong one risks fragmenting learning by generating random, disconnected activities with no link to what students or teachers actually need."
"And as a parent, I understand the impact it will have on families and students alike. What I see most is the potential for AI to serve as an assistant that can give teachers newfound insights on their students' learning progress-and then help create activities, materials, and communications aligned to those needs. In the process, it can give teachers hours back in their day that they can spend deepening their relationship with students."
The back-to-school decision will shape K-12 education for the next decade. Curriculum functions as the roadmap that ensures every child is taught to common, high standards. States and districts invested a decade to strengthen instructional coherence so lessons build knowledge in a logical sequence rather than starting anew. AI has the potential to reinforce those gains by providing insight into student progress, generating aligned activities and communications, and returning teacher time for relationship-building. Conversely, disconnected standalone tools risk fragmenting learning with random activities. District leaders face a strategic choice between cohesive, curriculum-aligned AI and fragmented tools that undermine coherence.
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