Kyle's Position

AI in Our Schools

Weighing the risks and rewards so our students are ready for the world ahead, while protecting what makes great education great.

Preparing Students for an AI-Driven World

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping workplaces across every sector. Our students will enter a world where AI is not optional, it is part of the job. As a trustee, I believe the Upper Grand District School Board has a responsibility to prepare them for that reality.

But preparation does not mean adoption without scrutiny. Every AI tool we bring into our classrooms must be weighed carefully, its potential to enhance learning measured honestly against its risks to student privacy, equity, and independent thought. Getting that balance right is not a one-time decision; it requires ongoing evaluation as the technology and its uses continue to evolve.

The Current Framework

Building on UGDSB's AI Literacy Framework

The Upper Grand District School Board has taken meaningful first steps with its AI Literacy Framework, which focuses on building future-ready learners by strengthening math skills, language skills, human rights awareness, and sustainability. I am proud to support this direction.

The framework rightly emphasizes that the goal is not simply teaching students how to use AI tools — it is helping them think critically, communicate clearly, and understand the ethical and environmental impacts of technology. That foundation is exactly right. My commitment as trustee is to ensure we continue building on it, and that we never let the pace of adoption outrun our ability to assess what is actually working for students.

Read the UGDSB AI Literacy Framework

Kyle's Commitments

Four Principles for AI in Education

Continuous Risk and Reward Assessment

AI in education is not a set-it-and-forget-it decision. I will advocate for regular, structured review of AI tools in use across our board — assessing real-world outcomes for students and adjusting course when the evidence calls for it.

Critical Thinking at the Core

AI is a tool, not a replacement for thinking. Any integration of AI in our classrooms must be paired with explicit instruction in critical thinking — teaching students to question outputs, identify bias, and understand the limitations of what these tools can and cannot do. This is already central to UGDSB's framework, and it must stay that way.

Workplace-Ready AI Literacy

Our students deserve to graduate knowing how to work alongside AI confidently and responsibly. That means hands-on experience with the tools, grounded in an understanding of how they work, where they fail, and the ethical responsibilities that come with using them.

Protecting Privacy and Equity

Student privacy and equitable access must not be sacrificed in the rush to adopt new technology. I will push for rigorous vetting of AI platforms and ensure no tool is adopted board-wide without meeting clear standards for safety, fairness, and student data protection.

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Share Your Perspective

Parents, educators, and students all have a stake in how AI is used in our schools. I want to hear your thoughts — what excites you, what concerns you, and what you want to see from your school board.

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