📌 Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s issue:

• Why most schools are still treating AI as a threat, and what smart parents should be hoping happens over summer break

• How to now only fix AI “cheating” in schools, but how AI can revolutionize your child’s ability to learn

• A 6-step action plan to help you reach out to your school and make sure they’re preparing for what’s next

• How AI will transform the movies your kids watch, and the stories they’ll grow up telling

🧠 The Big Idea: The Time is NOW for Your School System to Embrace AI

When ChatGPT launched, it reached 100 million users in just two months.

It was the fastest-growing consumer app in history.

And it set foot in classrooms ahead of schools' ability to respond.

Teachers are currently confronting an emerging issue:

Students are using AI tools to write papers, answer homework, and even give real-time answers.

And most schools still lack a clear plan for how to respond.

Teachers across the country are drowning, according to a recent piece by 404 Media.

The majority state they feel obligated to "police" the use of AI alongside their normal workloads.

Some spent hours trying to determine if and how much of an assignment was generated by AI — a test task that is nigh impossible with software available.

Others admit no longer assigning essays, having no clue how to reasonably grade.

This is not a niche issue. It's ubiquitous.

And it's not merely cheating — it's about the design of school.

AN ALTERNATIVE POINT OF VIEW

In a recent interview, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman made a provocative argument:

AI doesn’t make cheating easier. It changes what cheating even means.

He pointed out that using AI to complete an assignment isn’t as effortless as it sounds.

Students still need to craft good prompts, review AI-generated content, verify its accuracy, and tailor the result to the specific assignment.

That takes real thinking. Just of a different kind.

According to Hoffman, this shift should push educators to rethink how they evaluate learning.

If an assignment can be completed instantly with ChatGPT, maybe it’s not measuring deep understanding in the first place.

He suggests educators borrow from fields like law and medicine, where oral exams and live discussions are standard.

These formats make it harder to fake knowledge, and easier to assess true comprehension.

In his words, “the future of learning may not be about banning AI, but about designing assessments that reflect how students learn and work with it.”

It’s a mindset many schools haven’t adopted yet, and one more reason this summer is a crucial moment for change.

WHERE DO SCHOOLS STAND NOW?

As of this year, 60% of districts still have no formal AI policy, and over half haven’t provided any teacher training.  

And a March 2025 survey found 96% of teachers agree AI “will become an intrinsic part of education within the next decade.”

Ummm, what?

That is way, way off. AI is here. Now. Today. 

It’s the present, not the future.

Not within the next decade. 

Schools need to be changing NOW.

THE NEW REALITY

AI isn't just a new problem to solve.

It's going to revolutionize education in a very positive way.

Schools that implement AI correctly have higher participation, improved outcomes, and more efficient grading systems.

That starts with rethinking assignments.

If a question is something that can be answered instantly by a computer, it may not be the best way to measure student comprehension.

Instead, teachers can create open-ended assignments that include personal input, thinking critically, and argumentation. 

All areas where computers can assist, but not replace human judgment.

It also means rethinking how we train and support teachers.

Too many teachers currently are being left to tackle AI on their own with no standards or professional support.

That’s a recipe for burnout.

Summer break offers a crucial window to step back, regroup, and prepare for the upcoming year with intention.

PARENTS CAN HELP MOVE THIS FORWARD

If you’re wondering what your child’s school is doing to prepare for the AI-integrated classroom, now’s the time to ask.

This summer gives administrators room to breathe, and a chance to make meaningful change before the school year picks up again. 

Some won't, however, unless parents step forward.

In today’s Action Plan below, we show you how to reach out to your school or district in a way that's respectful, well-researched, and helpful. 

You'll get questions to ask, language to use, and how to offer yourself as a volunteer.

Because if you don’t advocate for your child, who will? 

💬 Future Proof Parent ACTION Plan

How to Help Your School System Implement AI Based Education

You don’t need to be the PTA president or “that parent” to make a real impact.

If you’re simply curious, concerned, or ready to help, here’s how to reach out respectfully and effectively.

✅ Step 1: Find the Decision-Makers

Identify who oversees curriculum and instruction in your school or district.

That could be the principal, the assistant principal, or someone at the district level like a Director of Teaching & Learning.

✅ Step 2: Send a Clear, Respectful Email

Introduce yourself and explain why you’re reaching out. Example:

"Hi [Name], I'm reaching out because I'm a parent and an active member of the [School Name] community. Across the nation, AI tools like ChatGPT are ramping up into classrooms, and I was wondering if our school system or school has made any plans this summer about how teachers and students are going to be supported through this new reality. 

I'd genuinely like to know where we stand, and whether or not there's something I can do to help with the transition."

✅Step 3: Request a Quick Meeting or Zoom Call

Offer to have a short conversation to learn more.

Position yourself as a partner, not a critic.

Emphasize that your goal is to support teachers and students, not to push a tech agenda.

✅Step 4: Ask These Strategic Questions

How is the school currently handling student use of AI tools?

Are there any professional development plans this summer focused on AI?

Will lesson design or grading policies be updated to reflect AI’s role in learning?

Are the students learning to use AI responsibly and critically?

Are the students learning to use AI responsibly and critically?

✅Step 5: Suggest Hosting a Fall Parent-Teacher AI Forum

Suggest hosting a town hall or discussion evening on the topic of AI in schools.

Offer to help organize it. Especially to help get parents to attend.

Frame it as a way to build trust, transparency, and shared understanding between parents and educators.

✅ Step 6: Keep the Conversation Ongoing

Come back in August to find out what (if any) actions are being taken.

Offer continuous support, especially with respect to engaging other parents. 

And don't forget: bring this issue to some of the teachers or administrators you have confidence in.

Lastly, please know that we have many teachers and educators that subscribe to Future Proof Parent. 

Feel free to forward this issue to them. We are biased, but we think it will help them. 🎓😊 

🐝 What’s Buzzing for Mom & Dad Today

Big shifts are happening fast: from AI stepping into the co-parenting role to real concerns about how it's shaping our kids' creativity. Here’s what Future Proof Parents are digging into right now:

🎥 The Future of Movies Will Be AI-Made

Filmmakers are now using AI to generate entire scenes, actors, and scripts. The tools your kids will use to tell stories will look nothing like ours.

→ Why your child’s imagination is about to get a very powerful upgrade

 🧠 AI Just Gave a Man His Voice Back

For the first time, a man with ALS spoke in real time—thanks to a brain-computer interface powered by AI. It’s not science fiction. It’s happening now.

→ Why your kids could grow up in a world where AI cures what used to be incurable

🔍 Google’s AI Is Rewriting the Internet

Google’s new AI Overviews are now answering search queries without sending users to websites. Great for speed, terrible for publishers and journalism.

→ Why your child might grow up with fewer original sources — and more bias

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