As AI becomes more integrated into education, Poway Unified School District recognizes the important role families play in helping students use these tools safely, ethically, and responsibly. Talking with children about appropriate technology use is essential as AI becomes more common in everyday learning.
This guidance supports parents and caregivers by explaining how AI is used in schools, encouraging conversations at home, and helping families explore new technologies in ways that feel comfortable for them. Our goal is to provide clear, practical strategies that empower you to support your child’s learning, digital well‑being, and ethical decision‑making.
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What's inside?
- Guidance For Families
- AI Defined
- Digital Citizenship
- Conversation Starters
- Data Privacy
- AI and Academics
Why AI Literacy Matters
Artificial intelligence is part of everyday life. From predictive text to learning apps, students use AI regularly. Nearly 50% of K-12 students across the U.S. now use AI tools weekly, and employers increasingly view AI literacy as an essential skill.
Join the Conversation
What can AI do in education? What can’t it do? How do we handle AI responsibly while leaving room for curiosity and creativity? Our panel of experts from education and the tech industry answered these questions and more at the Learning in the Age of AI event.
More About AI in Poway Unified
We speak with Amy Fousek, Director of Educational Technology at Poway Unified, about artificial intelligence in education and how PUSD is preparing students for an AI future in the classroom.