South Fork schools are a quarter of the way through a school year full of changes.  One major change involves artificial intelligence.  In certain instances, teachers are using this tool to streamline and even improve the creation of lesson plans and assignments.  The district is being careful to ensure these goals are being met, academic standards are maintained, and AI does not replace the learning students are meant to do. 

Chris Clark – the superintendent of South Fork schools – is watching over this development.  He has an open mind with respect to incorporating AI, as long as the right intentions are there. 

Clark says AI cannot replace the personal, oral delivery of material from teachers to students.  He believes faculty within the school district recognize this, as well. 

AI can help teachers find other ways to convey information.  This is unlike previously, when teachers would need to search through a finite set of content. 

On a more human-like aside, the school district is seeing an increase in email communication between parents and teachers.  This has proven beneficial, especially as teachers often do not have free time which overlaps with that of parents to discuss their child’s progress in school.  However, email still lacks much of what in-person communication provides, especially for the topic of education.

More information on South Fork School District 14 is available at www.southforkschools.com.

Chris Clark appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.