Excellence In Education Lincoln Daily News January 2026 Page 9 District #27 purchasing a “district-wide” subscription to Magic School. “Artificial Intelligence is rapidly shaping the future of education,” Froebe wrote, “and we want to ensure our district leads the way in integrating these tools responsibly and effectively.” Froebe went on to explain two primary goals the district has for Magic School. The first is to reduce the amount of time that teachers have to spend planning lessons. In the email to district teachers, Froebe wrote “we want you to work smarter, not harder.” The second reason was for student feedback. He wants teachers to use the tool to help manage the “feedback load,” giving teachers a tool that can give more immediate, personalized feedback. Froebe stated that, according to research conducted by education academic John Hattie, “feedback has one of the highest impacts on student growth.” LDN was able to get an interview with District #27 Technology Coordinator Barb Coffey to ask more questions about their plans for Magic School. When asked about the potential benefits and drawbacks to using AI in District #27, Coffey mirrored what Froebe said, mentioning efficiency and feedback. As for the potential drawbacks, she stated that AI could be used as a "substitute for original thinking.” Coffey went on to say that while AI answers can also be flawed, students are going to be taught to check responses for accuracy. She stated that AI can only output what it is instructed to do. “We are teaching students to prompt effectively,” wrote Coffey, “which requires a clear understanding of the desired outcome.” Coffey was then asked about why District #27 has been taking a closer approach to AI. “Since students will encounter AI regardless of
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