{"id":177621,"date":"2026-01-13T07:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/stone-ridge-head-of-school-reflects-on-faith-and-learning-in-the-age-of-ai\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:05:58","slug":"stone-ridge-head-of-school-reflects-on-faith-and-learning-in-the-age-of-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/stone-ridge-head-of-school-reflects-on-faith-and-learning-in-the-age-of-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Stone Ridge Head of School reflects on faith and learning in the age of AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cathstan.org\/local\/stone-ridge-head-of-school-reflects-on-faith-and-learning-in-the-age-of-ai\">Stone Ridge Head of School reflects on faith and learning in the age of AI<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cathstan.org\/local\/stone-ridge-head-of-school-reflects-on-faith-and-learning-in-the-age-of-ai\">https:\/\/www.cathstan.org\/local\/stone-ridge-head-of-school-reflects-on-faith-and-learning-in-the-age-of-ai<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-01-13 07:02:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"www.cathstan.org\">www.cathstan.org<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>John Carroll Society Annual Event<\/strong>: Members gathered on Jan. 11 for the society\u2019s annual January Brunch at St. Patrick\u2019s Church, highlighting Catholic education and faith&#8217;s role in professional life.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Keynote Address<\/strong>: Catherine Ronan Karrels, Head of School at Stone Ridge and Board of Governors member, gave a keynote on &#8220;Faith and Learning in the Age of AI,&#8221; highlighting the transformative impact of artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>AI&#8217;s Impact on Education<\/strong>: Karrels stressed that while AI represents a dramatic shift in education, Catholic schools are uniquely positioned to address it with clarity and hope, maintaining their moral and ethical frameworks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ethical Reflection<\/strong>: Karrels emphasized the importance of ethical reflection in AI use, quoting Pope Leo XIV\u2019s emphasis on protecting human dignity and justice, and the need for guidance from faith.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Catholic School Approach<\/strong>: Stone Ridge is adopting a learner\u2019s stance with AI, integrating the school\u2019s mission to guide policies, professional development, and classroom practices while addressing concerns over academic honesty and privacy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Role of Community and Faith<\/strong>: Karrels highlighted that hope comes from community, focusing on the values students retain from their relationships and experiences within their schools, rather than specific content.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Legal Implications<\/strong>: Retired Judge John M. 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