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The Forum Newsletter (Vol. 2, Spring 2025)

 
 
 
 

The Forum serves to disseminate ideas, discourse and research pertaining to current education policy in Illinois and the U.S., informing the future of equitable policy, analysis and praxis.

 
 
 

These policy briefs are authored by our current O'Leary Fellows
Naomi Simmons-Thorne and Armando J. Torres.

 
 
Advance CTE
 
 
By Naomi Simmons-Thorne

Advance CTE, a national association comprised of career and technical education state directors, is working with a growing list of states and advocates to help public education address the evolving nature of work. Tomorrow's graduates, after all, need new skillsets for college and career readiness.

 
     
 
Hands holding up a globe-like structure that says "AI" in the middle in front of a cityscape
 
 
By Naomi Simmons-Thorne

Although artificial intelligence can certainly support academic success, its misuses, which range from generating completed writing assignments to bypassing plagiarism checks, pose challenges to student growth and academic integrity.

 
     
 
A robot reading a book
 
 
By Naomi Simmons-Thorne

Much has been said about artificial intelligence and its effects on schools and school systems, raising debates about its use and implementation both for and against. What tools are faculty and staff using? Do they compromise sensitive data and existing regulations? How can schoolteachers monitor and address AI use among students?

 
     
 
Teach AI
 
 
By Armando J. Torres

The Teach AI initiative, in partnership with education leaders and technology experts worldwide, is leading efforts to address the uncertainties of artificial intelligence in classrooms.

 
     
 
An empty classroom with desks, a whiteboard and a chalkboard
 
 
By Armando J. Torres

Advanced generative artificial intelligence tools are opening new possibilities for dialogue and cross-cultural exchange of knowledge between students and teachers to deconstruct and challenge existing deficit language and multilingual learning perceptions.

 
 
 
 
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