South and southwest suburban school districts in Illinois are preparing to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into classrooms, recognizing the technology’s growing presence. Districts like Orland High District 230, Bremen District 228, and Oak Lawn District 229 have established technology committees and guidelines to allow teachers to use AI while setting boundaries on its application. Marcus Wargin, assistant principal at Oak Lawn Community High School, commented: “We knew we didn’t want to say no to AI, so we just wanted to put some guardrails in place.” Bremen District 228 plans to launch AI programs like DFFIT.me, which personalizes content for students, and Magic School, which aids in brainstorming. The districts are also focusing on training staff and educating students on ethical AI use. John Connolly, District 230 chief technology & operations officer, emphasized the need for research in AI applications, explaining: “The technology is moving so fast and there are so many things being introduced on the AI front, so that’s why we’re in an exploratory stage where we’re seeing how all these technologies are coming along and how they can be used.”
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