AI readiness 
and literacy in education

Build AI literacy across your district

‍Strong AI literacy policies help educators and students understand how AI works, how it should be used in schools, and how to evaluate its outputs.

Provide professional development

‍Help educators build the knowledge and confidence they need to use AI responsibly in their work.

• Provide training for all staff on responsible AI use, including its benefits and risks
• Continue building educator confidence through ongoing training and practical examples

Integrate AI literacy into curriculum

‍Support students in understanding how AI works and how to use it thoughtfully in their learning.

• Embed AI literacy into K-12 district curriculum, particularly in middle and high school courses where students are developing research, writing, and critical thinking skills
• Align instruction with established frameworks such as ISTE and AI4K12

Establish shared language and expectations

‍Create clear expectations so educators and students understand how AI should be used in school.

• Develop a shared vocabulary for AI across your district so educators and students understand how these tools are used in learning
• Set clear guidelines that define how teachers and students should use AI in classrooms and schoolwork

Engage families and communities

‍Keep families informed about how AI is used in classrooms and how student safety is protected.

• Share clear information with families about how AI is used in classrooms and how student safety and data are protected
• Share FAQs and communication resources, including opt-in or opt-out options for AI tools

How MagicSchool supports AI literacy

‍MagicSchool offers professional development and classroom resources that help K-12 districts strengthen AI literacy for both educators and students.

• Free AI literacy certification for educators
• Student tools designed for safe classroom use
• AI lesson plans aligned to ISTE and AI4K12
• Parent communication templates
• Built-in translation, accessibility, and differentiation tools