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AI in Middle School Classrooms | Bristol Virginia News
Virginia’s Washington County Public Schools is launching a bold new AI curriculum for middle schoolers, teaching kids to harness artificial intelligence responsibly—not ignore it. Starting in sixth grade with spotting everyday AI, seventh graders explore safe and ethical use, and by eighth grade, they’re creating their own AI-powered projects. The district emphasizes critical thinking, not replacement, turning AI into a tool for deeper learning. Alongside this, screen time policies are being rethought: younger students get less tech access, while high schoolers get more to prepare for college…
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