#ICYMI: Oregon students and teachers already use Artificial Intelligence tools on a regular basis. It can quicken tasks and serve as a helpful study tool, but it can also be used to bully and harass peers. Here’s a look at some of the benefits and dangers of AI in K-12 schools. More at @opb.org!

Today's podcast episode was produced by Peter Frick-Wright. For more on how AI tools are being used in Oregon K-12 schools, check out reporting by OPB's @nataliepategwin.bsky.social & Emily Hamilton:

Students and teachers already use a variety of AI tools on a regular basis. It can quicken tasks, serve as a helpful study tool and help close gaps for students with disabilities. But it can also be used to bully and harass peers, and it takes an environmental toll. Let's dig in:

#Oregon and #SWWashington school districts! As we gear up for #backtoschool season, let me know what you've got going on. School supply drives? Free meal options? Information sessions for families on key issues facing them this school year? Email me at npate@opb.org 🤓 🍎 📝 📚

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K-12 school spending rose to meet anticipated costs. But child care, preschool and higher education were on the chopping block. Legislators frequently found themselves debating the boundaries between what state officials should do and what should be left to local school leaders.

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@opb.org: A LOT went down this legislative session. We could only talk about some of it, but listen to my deep dive with Bryce Dole here:

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The average age of K-12 school buildings in Oregon is 56 years. Experts say most weren’t built with today’s environmental factors in mind, so it’s costly and complicated to fix them. My latest:

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This week's episode of OPB Politics is in your feeds. It features @nataliepategwin.bsky.social sharing her education expertise with Bryce Dole (and you!). Learn things about Oregon's education system. I did!

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Some scenes from protests in Portland and Salem today as Oregonians join many people across the country criticizing Elon Musk's moves to take over federal government agencies.

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