AI in Schools: What Every Educator Needs to Know with Dr. Laura Spencer & Gretchen Shipley
Learning Through Technology · 2025-02-12 · 39 min
Episode notes
AI is changing the face of education—but are schools prepared for the ethical and legal challenges it brings? From student data privacy risks to the hidden costs of free AI tools, K-12 leaders are facing a rapidly evolving landscape. In this episode, hosts Alex Inman and Robert Cireddu sit down with Dr. Laura Spencer and Gretchen Shipley to discuss how schools can embrace AI responsibly without putting students, teachers, or institutions at risk. Here are the key touchpoints from the discussion: The biggest legal risks of AI in education—and how to avoid them Why “free” AI tools aren’t actually free (and what that means for schools) How to build AI policies that protect students while fostering innovation Why equity in AI matters—and how poor policies can widen opportunity gaps How early adopters can lead change safely Plus: Get an exclusive 50% discount on the AI Ethics Course for K-12 Leaders Dr. Laura Spencer is the Chief Academic Innovation Officer at Elite Academic Academy and serves as Board President for Q (EdTech affiliation in California and Nevada).