August 6, 2026

Appreciating the Power of AI: Panel Discussion Sheds Light on Students’ Use and Perspectives

Earlier this year in January 2026, one of the professional learning options for D-E faculty was to attend a panel of students talking about their experiences and thoughts about AI and education. The feedback from that small group session was very positive, so under the leadership of Diana Gross, Chief Innovation Officer, and the cross-divisional Academic Technology Liaisons, there was a follow-up panel discussion for all faculty to close out the school year. The student panel featured Jared Mosseri ’27, Graham Schwartz ’28, and Megan Rhee ’29, all of whom provided invaluable (and honest) insights on how they use and think about AI.  Head of School Dr. James Calleroz White kicked off the discussion in a warm and engaging way by encouraging faculty to think creatively around what AI can do, and “appreciate the power of these tools,” particularly given the school’s mission to engage in life-long learning. (Among other anticipated professional development opportunities for the upcoming 2026-2027 year, plans are for all D-E faculty to be Level I certified in Gemini and Google Classroom.)  In this mid-June session, moderated by Mr. Bill Campbell P’21, Associate Director of Technology for Academics, the students answered prepared questions, and the session concluded […]

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April 24, 2026

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April 17, 2026

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April 8, 2026

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