BILLINGS, Mont. – School District 2 in Billings is taking a significant step by implementing AI technology in classrooms through their school-AI pilot program. By January 1, AI will be fully integrated into the district's educational framework, marking a major shift in teaching methods.
O'Shean Moran, Director of Professional Learning at SD2, highlighted the importance of AI accessibility for students. "It's only going to get bigger, better, better depending on what your experience with it is," said Moran. "Our goal is to build that capacity in our workforce with our teachers, but also ensuring that our kids are employable because they have a literacy and know how to use it ethically and responsibly."
Moran emphasized the need for students to become competent in AI literacy, citing a sur