Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is leading the way nationally in how public school systems approach artificial intelligence.
CMS AI Vision |
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools embraces artificial intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for learning for all. AI will strengthen, rather than replace, the role of all staff in delivering excellence across each of our four pillars: academics, people, operations, and engagement. Leveraging the perspectives and partnership of our families and community, CMS will lead in the safe and effective adoption of AI – preparing all for success. |
AI Guiding Principles
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AI is not the goal. It’s the catalyst. And the question is not just, ‘How do we use AI?’ but ‘What can AI do to help us learn, teach, and operate better – together?’
– Dr. Crystal Hill, Superintendent, CMS
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“AI is not the goal. It’s the catalyst. And the question is not just, ‘How do we use AI?’ but ‘What can AI do to learn, teach, and operate better – together?- Dr. Crystal Hill, Superintendent, CM
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Hosts 2nd Annual AI Data Privacy Summit to Launch District Vision for Artificial Intelligence in Education |
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools marked a significant milestone in its journey toward responsible and innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) with the district’s 2nd annual AI Data Privacy Summit, held on May 7, 2025. The half-day event brought together educators, district leaders, and community partners to explore the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy in public education. |
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"On graduation day, I hope every CMS student walks across the stage knowing not just how to use AI, but how it works."
- Zahara Mushinge
![Community Feedback]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755006379/cmsk12ncus/qypn55kie4fctknfzbhc/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-171.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1755006379/cmsk12ncus/qypn55kie4fctknfzbhc/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-171.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1755006379/cmsk12ncus/qypn55kie4fctknfzbhc/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-171.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1755006379/cmsk12ncus/qypn55kie4fctknfzbhc/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-171.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1755006379/cmsk12ncus/qypn55kie4fctknfzbhc/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-171.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1755006379/cmsk12ncus/qypn55kie4fctknfzbhc/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-171.jpg","width":2200}])
“Over the past several months, we’ve been on an intentional listening journey to better understand how our CMS community wants us to approach artificial intelligence in our district.”
- Dr. Candace Salmon-Hosey
![Data Privacy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754997418/cmsk12ncus/naguoo8s7h7ztoriuckw/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-14.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754997418/cmsk12ncus/naguoo8s7h7ztoriuckw/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-14.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754997418/cmsk12ncus/naguoo8s7h7ztoriuckw/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-14.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1754997418/cmsk12ncus/naguoo8s7h7ztoriuckw/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-14.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1754997418/cmsk12ncus/naguoo8s7h7ztoriuckw/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-14.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1754997418/cmsk12ncus/naguoo8s7h7ztoriuckw/CMS-DataPrivacySummit2024-25-14.jpg","width":2200}])
Keynote speaker Dr. Michael Sulmeyer, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy and the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, delivered a session titled “Lessons from the Pentagon: What Education Leaders Need to Know About AI and Cybersecurity.”