The summer break is winding down as some students across South Florida prepare to head back to the classroom today. School districts throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties are welcoming students back for a new academic year focused on learning, innovation and student success.
Parents spent the final weekend of summer checking supply lists, confirming transportation plans, reviewing school schedules and making sure students are ready for the first day. School officials are also reminding drivers to use caution around campuses and bus stops as morning and afternoon traffic increases.
In Broward County, school leaders are welcome students back to class today, and highlighting a new resource designed to help families stay informed about the growing role of artificial intelligence in education. Broward County Public Schools has launched “Broward Powered by AI,” a website that offers information about how AI is being used across the district in teaching, learning, operations and student support services.
The online hub includes details about district-approved AI tools, implementation updates, timelines, frequently asked questions and opportunities for families and community members to provide feedback. District officials say the goal is to provide transparency and help parents better understand how the technology is being integrated into schools.
Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn said the resource was created to address questions and concerns stakeholders may have about artificial intelligence while providing a central location for information and updates.
More than 200-thousand Miami-Dade students head back to class on Thursday. Last week, Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres noted even though enrollment declined by 8,000 and the budget is 3% smaller, with teamwork, things will be just fine.
"Together we can envision the possibilities of promising and forward thinking and forward-looking public schools," Dotres said during his Opening of Schools Address.
He too emphasized that AI technology can assist education, but it cannot replace human relationships established in the classroom.