Rye\u2019s two public school districts are still crafting and adapting their artificial intelligence policies for both students and teachers, while officials in New York City banned the technology for instruction and for all public school students younger than ninth grade.<\/p>\n
The Rye City School District spent part of the summer updating its policies and philosophies surrounding technology in the classroom, but as of now, the district doesn\u2019t have a specific policy banning the use of AI.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are, however, very mindful of ensuring that any use of AI in our schools is age-appropriate, purposeful, and aligned with sound instructional practices,\u201d said RCSD Superintendent Tricia Murray.<\/p>\n
The Rye Neck Union Free School District in Mamaroneck is also still \u201cdeveloping our approach to AI,\u201d according to Director of Technology and Communications Mary Lanza. She did specify, however, that Rye Neck has not integrated AI for instructional purposes \u201cat any level.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cWe had restrictions in place prior to NYC\u2019s announcement,\u201d Lanza told The Record. \u201cGemini is disabled for students in grades K-8, and ChatGPT is blocked for all grades.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani\u2019s administration announced a yearlong pause on AI use for students below ninth grade a week before the beginning of the school year, according to Gothamist.<\/a> NYC teachers are also prohibited from using AI for grading and classroom management, among other things.<\/p>\n Rye City schools conducted an internet use audit<\/a> at the end of last school year to better understand how students use district-issued electronic devices in the classroom, following concern from parents about the amount of screen time kids get at school.<\/p>\n