WBUR | As Mass. rolls out new guidance on AI, teachers say it’s already in play
Posted on: September 21, 2025

SPS Deputy Superintendent Kate Carbone weighs in on the process of implementing AI at Salem Public Schools
By Mara Mellits
Massachusetts teachers now have new state guidelines to help them navigate the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms as the technology becomes increasingly commonplace.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued new guidance in August that calls for embedding AI literacy into curricula by providing resources and to offer opportunities for teachers to better understand AI tools.