New Brunswick Classrooms Adopt AI for Future Learning

Published Date : 8/10/2025 

The Anglophone East School District in New Brunswick is leading the charge in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into classrooms, recognizing it as a vital tool for the future economy. 

Randolph MacLean, the superintendent of the Anglophone East School District, compares trying to keep artificial intelligence out of New Brunswick schools to trying to hold back the Bay of Fundy's tides — an impossible task. MacLean and his team are embracing AI as the next technological frontier in education.

The walls of schools stopped being impermeable in 1980 when the personal computer was rolled out, and from there, we moved to wireless Internet, smartphones, and now, artificial intelligence. The New Brunswick government has established guidelines for AI use in classrooms, and MacLean's district, along with two others, has created their own, more detailed guides.

These guidelines are comprehensive, spanning nearly 70 pages, and address how AI should be used by administrators, teachers, students, and parents. The guide highlights the limitations of AI, such as the potential for misinformation, and provides a list of approved AI platforms, including School AI, Padlet, and Canva. These tools can assist in note-taking, lesson adaptation, presentation creation, and problem-solving.

For teachers, these AI tools offer a significant advantage. Josée Gaudet, who leads AI adoption for Northeastern Francophone schools, is excited about the possibilities. 'It's the first time in my career that I see tools that will help teachers gain time. And for once, it's not something that we need to add, 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the main goal of integrating AI in New Brunswick classrooms?

A: The main goal is to prepare students for the future economy by ensuring they have the skills, capacities, and habits of mind necessary for success in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

Q: Which school district in New Brunswick is leading the integration of AI?

A: The Anglophone East School District is leading the charge in integrating AI into classrooms, with comprehensive guidelines and training programs.

Q: What are some of the approved AI platforms mentioned in the guidelines?

A: Some of the approved AI platforms include School AI, Padlet, and Canva, which can assist in note-taking, lesson adaptation, presentation creation, and problem-solving.

Q: How does AI benefit teachers according to Josée Gaudet?

A: According to Josée Gaudet, AI tools help teachers gain time and are not an additional burden. They can significantly enhance lesson planning and resource finding.

Q: What is the approach of the Anglophone East School District to AI training?

A: The Anglophone East School District does not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach to AI. They recognize that the approved tools should be used differently based on the student, teacher, curriculum, and abilities. 

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