This needs to be throughly vetted and researched before implementing. Where is the feedback from our teachers and administrators? Has there been a small scale trial run with real data? What are the safeguards in place to protect student privacy and education? Are the teachers tasked with managing usage as well? In a county where we are asked to vote and survey on everything inconsequential - a rushed summer vote on this seems to be catering towards pushing an agenda rather than focusing on student growth. SAC and SAF should have an opportunity to discuss the implications of this. The real question is - who will this benefit? Certainly not our students - the true purpose of education comes from developing critical thinking skills that AI will rob them of.

I support the pause on the rollout of MagicalSchool AI. Students today already have way too much screen time at school and introducing this new component, especially in the AI field is something I am not comfortable with. I believe more research needs to be done and more safeguards in place. Let’s keep focused on the basics of learning, independent thinking, face to face interaction, actual teaching and real problem solving.

I support the proposed pause on implementing AI platforms like MagicSchool. This isn’t about opposing technology, but about making sure student privacy, safety and strong learning foundations come first. There are still too many unanswered questions around student data, safeguards and the overall impact on learning.

I also have concerns about increased screen time and believe children should primarily be taught by teachers, not AI. Kids are already surrounded by technology in their everyday lives and school should be a place that focuses more on traditional learning and building critical thinking skills.

As a parent and former educator, I support Adam Cervera in pausing the districtwide rollout of MagicSchool AI in Broward County Public Schools. It seems as though the district thinks rolling AI out into our schools provides them with some kind of badge of honor. They want to be first, without actually thinking the entire process through. Our children already have too much tech time. It is damaging their creative minds, snuffing out their critical thinking, and exposing them to things that are absolutely not age appropriate. Adding AI will only worsen every problem our schools are experiencing. Not to mention there are many households of families who do not allow their children unsupervised access to the tech world at home, yet in the classroom it seems to be readily at their fingertips tips with very little monitoring. Parents deserve a say in something so consequential to their children’s development. Additionally, teachers do not need another online source that they are responsible for monitoring. This is not well thought out. This roll out of Magic School AI must not happen, at least not until all safeguards are in place, all scenarios have been considered, and our children’s best interests actually considered. Our kids and teachers deserve better.

I support the pause of AI being rolled out to students in the classroom.

I support Adam Cervera in pausing the districtwide rollout of MagicSchool AI until Broward County Public Schools completes additional reviews and the School Board approves safeguards.

I do not support AI being rolled out into schools at all, for a multitude of reasons. I will try to be short and sweet. First, have we planned how it will be used? Do parents get to give or decline consent for this program? Have we thought about the amount of screen time they are already having? The teachers are there to teach and are already not differentiating within the classroom, now you’d like them to monitor something else? They simply cannot do it. It will become a crutch and our children will not learn how to problem-solve and think on their own. I would like to see deeper thinking in schools. Metacognition. Reasoning and project based learned. There are so many things I could name that are more beneficial to a young mind than AI. AI can be learned later in life once the foundation is created. Right now, Broward Schools is failing in creating a solid foundation. Let’s focus for a moment, please.

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(Not written with AI because I prefer to be genuine and open. I hope my children will one day be able to write their own thoughts without the help of AI, as well.)

AI is already showing significant loss in brain activity related to independent thought, reflection and more. How could we allow children to be cheated out of acquiring and developing basic human skills needed to thrive in the world?

I support Adam Cervera in pausing the districtwide rollout of MagicSchool AI until Broward County Public Schools completes additional reviews and the School Board approves safeguards. We need time to review student data privacy, legal compliance, parent notification and consent, and most importantly we need to know the educational impact. I also already have concerns with screen time and this seems to be adding to that. Teachers are there to teach- I certainly don’t need my child relying on AI instead of thinking independently.

I support the pause on Magical School AI. I’ve seen in kids today, including my own, their lack of critical thinking ,problem solving and social skills. Kids don’t need another tool that will take away their ability to research, write and problem solve. While it may enhance some students progress, it may hinder others and keep them from developing the necessary skills they need in life. AI gives instant gratification, which creates kids who have lack of patience and effort. While AI may be beneficial to adults who have already developed these skills, most kids have not.

I support Item 65 and believe implementation of MagicSchool AI should be paused until the School Board completes a full review and approves appropriate safeguards.

My concern is that AI is being introduced too quickly and may negatively impact students’ development of critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills.

I am also concerned that effective AI use requires significant oversight, and teachers are already stretched thin. Adding responsibility for monitoring AI-generated content, student usage, and potential inaccuracies may create an additional burden.

Even large organizations, including those in healthcare, are adopting AI cautiously because the technology remains unpredictable and requires careful human oversight. Our schools should take the same thoughtful approach before implementing AI tools for students.

While I understand that technology can provide valuable support to educators, I believe the District should proceed with extreme caution before implementing AI tools on a large scale. There are still many unanswered questions regarding student privacy, data security, cybersecurity risks, inappropriate content safeguards, and how student information is collected, stored, and used.

I am also concerned about the potential impact on student learning. Education is not only about providing answers quickly—it is about developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, creativity, independence, and meaningful relationships with teachers. Overreliance on AI tools could unintentionally encourage students to outsource their thinking rather than develop these important skills.

Why I approve the Pause of Implementation of MagicSchool AI:

We should not rush to put AI into every classroom. Pausing this plan is the only responsible choice for our district right now. We lack a clear plan for different ages. Small children do not learn the same way teenagers do. Forcing a single software program onto every grade level makes no sense. We need to know how this affects different types of learners before we buy it.

True learning cannot be automated. If students rely on a computer to think for them, they will lose vital life skills. Our schools must protect basic abilities like writing, reading, and problem-solving.

This is a risky use of public money. Just because a tech tool is popular does not mean taxpayers should fund it. We still have too many questions about safety and privacy. It is unwise to spend money based on a vague promise of innovation.

Let's slow down and look at the risks before we change our entire school system.

I support responsible use of Ai, which begins with ensuring compliance with SB Policy 6313, Research and Program Evaluation Studies: https://schoolinfo.browardschools.com/bcpsweb/displaypdf.html?filename=Policy_6313

In regard to Item 65, Pause Implementation of MagicSchool AI Pending Board Review and Safeguard Approval, I support this item as it allows for proper planning, evaluation, and communication before moving forward with a district-wide rollout of such significant magnitude.

This implementation will affect teachers and students across all grade levels and subject areas, yet there has been no clear outline of what meaningful integration looks like for varying developmental stages, learning needs, or classroom environments. A one-size-fits-all approach to AI implementation fails to account for the vast differences between early elementary students, secondary students, and specialized instructional settings.

Pausing implementation provides the district with the opportunity to ensure this powerful tool offers a safe, intentional, and effective solution for enhancing student learning and productivity without compromising essential skill development. Students must continue to build foundational abilities such as critical thinking, problem-solving, reading comprehension, writing, and independent reasoning—skills that cannot be outsourced to artificial intelligence without consequence.

While AI can certainly be useful, usefulness alone does not justify widespread adoption. That does not mean it is necessary, nor does it automatically make it a wise investment of taxpayer dollars. When there is still significant uncertainty surrounding safety, oversight, long-term impact, and educational value, moving forward based on a loosely defined promise of innovation is premature. The potential risks and unknowns currently outweigh the limited guidance provided on how this tool will deliver measurable value to students and educators.