🧠NEWAI Governance Certification — Now open for K-12 educators
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Foundations 8 weeks Certificate of Completion

The Pillars of AI Governance
AI Core Principles for K-12 Schools

A practical, classroom-ready introduction to responsible AI for K-12 educators. Learn the five core principles of AI governance — fairness, transparency, accountability, data privacy, and student wellbeing — with real examples drawn directly from school life.

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Foundations Pillar

AI Fairness for K-12 Classrooms

Fairness means every student gets a fair chance — and AI tools used in schools should never disadvantage a child because of their background, language, or learning style. This pillar introduces K-12 educators to what AI bias is, how it shows up in schools, and what teachers can do about it.

Topics Covered

  • What is AI bias? Simple examples from the classroom
  • How AI tools can unintentionally favour some students over others
  • Recognising unfair outcomes in grading and assessment tools
  • Questions to ask before adopting a new AI tool in school
  • Promoting fairness in AI-powered tutoring and feedback systems
  • How to advocate for equitable AI on behalf of your students

Learning Outcomes

  • 1

    Identify one potential fairness concern in an AI tool your school uses

  • 2

    Ask the right questions when evaluating new EdTech for your classroom

  • 3

    Explain AI fairness to students and parents in simple terms

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Perfect for classroom teachers, heads of year, and school coordinators ready to lead responsible AI in their K-12 school.