In Focus: How school districts are handling AI in schools

In Focus: How school districts are handling AI in schools

In Focus: How school districts are handling AI in schools

https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/green-bay/in-focus/2026/04/24/in-focus–ai-in-schools–pewaukee-school-district–policies

Publish Date: 2026-04-26 10:00:00

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  • The show “In Focus” this week concentrated on AI in education within Wisconsin.
  • The discussion included current policies and recommendations for school districts regarding AI.
  • The show featured data illustrating the application of artificial intelligence in classrooms by both students and teachers.
  • There is a push for potential new laws that may restrict certain elements of AI and its use by Wisconsin residents.
  • Rachel Yurk, the chief information and technology officer for the Pewaukee School District, provided insights into their current AI policies.
  • Pewaukee Schools utilize an AI platform named “Brisk.”
  • Yurk shared both the advantages and disadvantages of students employing AI in their educational activities on a daily basis.