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From Compliance to Companion: How One District Built an AI Culture That Puts Students First

Franklin Township Schools in Indiana transformed AI from a compliance checklist into a learning companion. Director of Technology Integration Nadine led a year‑long professional‑development program to demystify large language models before any classroom rollout. The district piloted SchoolAI with special‑education and English‑language‑learner students, delivering real‑time tutoring, thesis assistance, and instant Punjabi translation. Superintendent Dr. Chase Huotari now frames AI safety as a design challenge, emphasizing possibilities over fear.