AI in Ohio Classrooms | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Ohio’s public schools are rolling out mandatory AI policies this year, sparking debate among educators. Professor Lindsay Gold sees AI as a game-changer for teaching, likening it to past calculator concerns — a tool that, when used wisely, boosts educator effectiveness. But Dr. Kevin Jones warns against over-reliance, fearing it could erode critical thinking. Both agree: AI should enhance, not replace, the core mission of education — fostering curious, thoughtful problem solvers. As schools adapt, the key challenge is balancing tech’s power with the irreplaceable need for deep, meaningful…