Coming to Terms with AI in Education

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The implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on student learning are multifaceted and transformative across various aspects of education. AI has the potential to significantly enhance student learning through personalized learning environments, efficient administrative processes and innovative learning resources. However, careful consideration of ethical, equity and practical challenges is essential to ensure that AI’s benefits are realized in a fair and responsible manner.

As we enter the coming school year, students and teachers will be bringing ChatGPT 4, Pilot, Gemini and many other education-specific AI apps into the classrooms along with their books and laptops. Schools are just beginning to grasp how AI can enhance teaching and learning experiences.

But one thing is clear: AI has the potential to effectively address each student’s unique needs, strengths and interests, enabling teachers to create customized learning plans for each student. From interactive tutoring that offers instant feedback to virtual assistants that provide support whenever needed, AI provides a whole new level of engagement in education. This isn’t just another tech trend; AI may be even more transformative to education than the pencil was in its time. Here in Hawai‘i, our private schools are leading the charge in understanding and leveraging these cutting-edge tools to ensure every student is prepared for the world in which they now find themselves.

There are currently 112 private PK–12 schools across the islands of Hawai‘i, each offering a unique approach to education. These schools vary in size, educational philosophy, learning programs and culture, providing diverse learning experiences tailored to individual students. HAIS member schools use a wide range of learning and assessment strategies to ensure that every student thrives emotionally and intellectually, catering to the needs of the whole child.

This is the 22nd year that the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) has partnered with HONOLULU Magazine to provide Hawai‘i families with this informational guide to the independent and parochial schools in our state. My thanks, on behalf of all HAIS member schools, to HONOLULU Magazine for making this valuable resource available at no cost to parents and students across the state.

This Private School Guide provides a listing of most of Hawai‘i’s accredited and/or licensed private schools. The HAIS website—hais.us—also offers both a listing of HAIS member private schools, each with its own profile page, and a “Find a School” search function that lets you specify the types and locations of schools you are interested in.

Your child is unique, and the school you choose for them should be committed to their individualized and personalized success as a learner. Explore what Hawai‘i’s private schools can provide for your student.

Mahalo,

Philip J. Bossert, Ph.D.
Executive Director, HAIS