AI isn’t just something happening to students in one Denver civics class—it’s something they’re actively shaping. From chatbots that refine movie recommendations to tools that help Gen Z improve communication, students at DSST: College View High School are learning to harness AI’s power rather than fear it. As part of a national AI education initiative, their teachers aim to prepare them for a future where understanding AI isn’t optional. The lesson is clear: those who engage with technology will shape its impact.
This story from EdSurge represents the reality our education systems need to quickly embrace — how do we use this technology rather than trying to force students into the paradigms of the past and soon-to-be archaic systems.