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Seeking further research and community involvement, Greenfield School Committee rejects AI policy changes

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The Greenfield School Committee voted against proposed changes to its AI policy, citing a need for more research and broader community input before moving forward.

Why this matters: Schools moving slowly on AI policy is not always a failure. Sometimes it is the right call. Parents, teachers, and students rarely get a real say in how AI tools enter classrooms, what data they collect, or how they shape learning. Greenfield pausing to ask those people first is the kind of accountability that usually gets skipped. The outcome matters less than whether the community actually gets a seat at the table before the decision is made.

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