Broward Powered by AI launches new effort to bring responsible artificial intelligence into local schools

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward County Public Schools is starting the 2026-27 school year with a new focus on how artificial intelligence can be used to support students, educators and families. The district has launched Broward Powered by AI, an online resource aimed at helping the community better understand the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and other areas of school operations.

The new school year began August 10 with BCPS highlighting new opportunities for students while continuing its efforts to improve learning, strengthen school safety and prepare young people for college, careers and life. As part of that work, the district is turning its attention to a technology that is increasingly becoming part of everyday life.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way people work, learn and communicate, and BCPS says it wants to approach the technology carefully rather than simply adopt new tools because they are available. The Broward Powered by AI resource was created to provide one central place where students, families, employees and community members can learn about the district’s plans and decisions involving AI.

The website, available at browardschools.ai, is intended to make information about the district’s approach easier to find. BCPS recognizes that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence can also bring questions and concerns, particularly for families and educators who may be trying to understand how the technology could affect classrooms and students.

Through the online resource, families and employees can learn which AI tools have been approved by the district and find guidance on their use. The website also includes frequently asked questions and provides an opportunity for members of the community to submit questions and feedback.

The resource is also expected to serve as an ongoing source of information as BCPS expands its work with artificial intelligence. Visitors can find AI-related updates, implementation milestones, community events and timelines, giving the public a way to follow how the district’s plans develop over time.

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Accessibility is another part of the initiative. Broward Powered by AI is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese. The district said the multilingual resource is intended to help families across Broward County access information about an issue that is becoming increasingly important to students and schools.

For BCPS, the conversation around AI is not limited to technology itself. The district says students need to learn how to use artificial intelligence effectively while also understanding the ethical responsibilities that come with these tools. That includes helping students make informed decisions as AI becomes a larger part of their education and future careers.

Educators and families also have a role in navigating the changes. BCPS says they need clear information and useful resources so they can better understand the opportunities and challenges associated with AI and approach the changing technology with confidence.

The district’s effort comes as artificial intelligence continues to develop rapidly and become more common in different parts of society. Rather than treating AI as a stand-alone technology initiative, BCPS is connecting its use to broader goals for student success, teaching, learning, operations and student support.

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The launch of Broward Powered by AI reflects that approach. By creating a centralized resource and providing information about approved tools, guidance and future plans, the district is seeking to give its community a clearer picture of how AI is being introduced.

As the 2026-27 school year moves forward, BCPS says its goal is to make sure innovation remains connected to a clear purpose. For the district, adopting new technology is only one part of the process. The larger goal is to use innovation responsibly and in ways that can help improve outcomes for students across Broward County.

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