Feb 24, 2026
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When we talk about AI in education, the conversation usually centres on tools, policies, and pedagogy. Rarely does it centre on who benefits — and who does not.
Parents are asking questions about AI in schools. Many teachers do not feel equipped to answer them — not because they lack intelligence, but because they lack training and institutional support
You do not need to be a technology expert to use AI for lesson planning. You need about 20 minutes, a clear idea of what you want to teach, and the willingness to treat AI as a starting point rather than a finished product.
The question is no longer whether students are using AI. The question is what we do about it.
If your school does not have an AI acceptable use policy, you are not alone. Most Canadian schools do not. But the absence of a policy does not mean the absence of AI — it means AI is being used without guardrails.
If you are a Canadian teacher using AI tools in 2026, the PowerSchool breach is not a distant headline. It is the context in which every technology decision you make will be evaluated.
Not every AI tool that works for American teachers works for Canadian teachers. The difference is not just currency — it is law.
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