In the 2025–26 school year, we plan to focus on deepening Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills among students. We plan to introduce lessons and experiences that teach students and support teachers on how to use AI effectively, learn with the support of AI tools, and validate information from AI resources critically. Students will learn not only how to engage with AI, but how to do so thoughtfully, ethically, and responsibly.
We plan to focus on skills such as:
- prompt engineering—communicate clearly with AI
- lateral learning—use AI as a learning assistant
- critical evaluation—detect bias, misinformation, or incomplete reasoning in AI use
The spectrum of AI tools available in education is evolving rapidly. In Barrington 220, we are committed to continuous evaluation and adaptability, ensuring that our instructional practices, professional learning offerings, and AI tool selections reflect the latest research, emerging technologies, and best practices. By remaining flexible and reflective, we can continue to lead in preparing students for a future shaped by innovation—a core cultural value in Barrington 220.
Through the next phases, we will continue to lead with intention, preparing students not just to succeed with Artificial Intelligence, but also with their Human Intelligence.
If this interests you and you'd like to help create opportunities and supports for developing these skills using AI, please email Joe Robinson (jjrobinson@barrington220.org) to join our AI Task Force.
This video provides an addendum to our focus on AI in education.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH3npL4WTDM&list=WL&index=39
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