Mississippi’s AI Education Policy Landscape

Student Population : 430,500

Official Policies

UPDATE (April 2024): The MDE released a comprehensive, 26-page resource on Artificial Intelligence called “Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for K-12 Classrooms” which contains five sections on how to leverage AI in the classroom: “Digital Citizenship”, “Standards-Aligned Content & Tools”, “Active Learning & Engagement”, “Formative Assessment & Feedback”, and “Accessibility”. It is a clear and thorough resource which provides educators with a background for how to incorporate AI within Oklahoma’s schools.

In the News

In July 2023, MDE hosted a workshop regarding AI in K-12 Education entitled “Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Your Classroom” advertising to “include a much needed discussion about the role of AI and will include demonstrations of AI-enhanced tools and student-centered instructional strategies”.

Universities

Ole Miss: In February 2023, Ole Miss noted that they were starting an AI Task Force dedicated to “discuss the future of AI in the classroom and beyond”.