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Part of our summer series on SREB’s Guidance for the Use of AI in the K12 Classroom

In this episode, host Ashley Shaw is joined by Leslie Eaves, SREB’s director of project-based learning, to talk about Pillar 2:  Using AI to streamline teacher administrative and planning work. 

This conversation dives into practical, real-world ways teachers are using AI to save time—without giving up professional judgment. 

From parent emails to lesson planning to the elephant in the room (grading), Ashley and Leslie discuss where AI can actually make a difference and where it shouldn’t replace human thinking.

🎯 Topics covered:

• What Pillar 2 is and why it matters
• The line between modeling good AI use and cutting corners
• Fast, low-risk ways to start using AI
• Grading with AI: when it might help and when it goes too far
• Where to start if you’re AI-curious but overwhelmed

 🗂️ Resources:

• Also available on YouTube if you prefer video
• Download the free report: https://www.sreb.org/publication/guidance-use-ai-k-12-classroom-0
• Get the free AI checklist: https://www.sreb.org/publication/ai-tool-procurement-implementation-and-evaluation-checklist

The Southern Regional Education Board is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works with states and schools to improve education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education and the workforce.

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