AI in Schools: Moving Faster Than the Rules

Your child’s class just used ChatGPT to write a poem.
Nobody mentioned it to you.
There’s no school policy.
The teacher? Still not sure if it’s allowed.

Welcome to 2025: AI is here, but the rulebook is missing.

This week, we’re breaking down how AI is being used in schools right now, what’s coming in the next year, and what you should be doing at home.

🧠 At a Glance

• 1 in 5 children aged 8–12 already use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude

• Most schools do not have official AI use policies for students

• Teachers are under pressure to use AI for planning and grading—but lack training

• Major regulations (like the EU AI Act) are coming, and schools must adapt quickly

🏫 What’s Actually Happening in Classrooms

✅ Used unofficially: Some teachers use AI to help kids brainstorm, summarise, or create stories—but it’s not always disclosed.

⚠️ No consistent rules: One classroom may ban AI entirely, another may require it. Students get mixed messages.

📉 Low teacher confidence: Most teachers have had little or no AI training. Many don’t feel qualified to spot misuse or guide proper use.

📜 Policy limbo: Schools are waiting for government guidance. Meanwhile, AI tools keep evolving.

🌍 Big Changes Coming Soon

📘 EU AI Act (2026 rollout)
Requires transparency, student data protections, and teacher training for AI use in education.

🇬🇧 UK: Department for Education is developing AI curriculum guidance and AI safety frameworks for schools.

🇺🇸 US: No federal regulation yet, but individual states and school boards are starting to create their own rules.

✅ 3 Quick Wins (Do These in 30 Minutes)

📨 Email your child’s school
Ask: “Does the school currently have any AI use policy or parental guidance in place?”

📝 Review AI homework tools together
Sit with your child while they use ChatGPT or Gemini. Ask: “How are you using this to learn, not just finish faster?”

📣 Set a family AI code
Make 3 rules for how AI is used in your home—like crediting it on schoolwork or asking permission before using.

💬 Try This Conversation Starter

Help your child think critically, not just copy faster.

📣 Roro Says

🛎️ “It’s okay to ask for help—but AI isn’t your teacher. Only you know what you’ve learned!”

🧠 Fun AI Fact

AI has been in classrooms longer than you think.
The first “teaching machines” were created in the 1920s—but instead of chatbots, they were mechanical boxes with buttons and quiz sheets.

Today’s AI writes poems and grades essays.
But just like those old machines, it still needs a real teacher—and a smart student—behind the scenes.

🧭 Don’t Forget: Grab Your Free AI Guides

Need help managing ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude in your home?
🧠 We’ve created 3 clear, parent-friendly guides that walk you through safety settings, use ideas, and privacy controls.

✅ This Week’s Homework

Ask your child: “Have you ever used AI at school?”
Then follow up with the school directly.

Even if there’s no formal policy, knowing what’s really happening gives you a head start.

Talk soon,
– The AI Parenting Guide Team

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