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Katy ISD Addresses AI Use in the Classroom

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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

July 23, 2026

By Natalie Cook Clark

 

At the July Katy ISD Board Work Study meeting unveiled a comprehensive vision that addressed how Katy ISD will find a balance with technology and AI in classrooms and teacher lessons.


 

As technology continues to be hot topic in education, Katy ISD has revealed a comprehensive vision for classroom technology that emphasizes purposeful instruction, age-appropriate digital learning and the responsible integration AI to enhance teaching allowing teachers to be the focus of student growth.


 

"Artificial intelligence is transforming the world our students will inherit, and it is our responsibility to prepare them to use these tools thoughtfully and with clear purpose," says Dr. Sanée Bell, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning. "The framework ensures AI strengthens teaching and learning while preserving the critical thinking, creativity and meaningful relationships that only educators can provide."

 

District leaders presented Katy ISD’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework, a comprehensive guide for the responsible integration of AI across District classrooms. Designed to support innovation while maintaining high standards for teaching and learning, the framework establishes clear expectations for the ethical, safe and purposeful use of AI. It reinforces that AI is a tool to enhance instruction, not replace the expertise, relationships and thoughtful decision-making that educators bring to the classroom every day. Developed by the District’s Teaching and Learning team, the AI Framework is designed as a living resource that is expected to continue to evolve through ongoing feedback from teachers, principals, students and families.

 

The District understand that there is a lot of parent concerns regarding AI and they stressed that AI is a tool and NOT a teacher. Katy ISD educators remain responsible for creating lessons, evaluating student learning, building relationships and making instructional decisions.


 

"Our goal is not simply to introduce new technology," says Bell. "It's to ensure our students learn how to think critically about AI, use it responsibly and understand when human creativity, collaboration and expertise matter most."

 

More information about the Technology TEKS and Katy ISD’s Artificial Intelligence Framework is available on the District’s Technology TEKS and AI Framework webpages. Video of the July 20 Board meeting presentation will be available on the District’s Board Livestream webpage under Item 9.2 here.




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