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Greenville County School District enhances education with Magic School AI and combats food insecurity through summer meal initiatives.
Greenville – The Greenville County School District is taking significant steps this year to enhance the educational experience for students in grades six through twelve by implementing an artificial intelligence program called Magic School AI. This innovative initiative allows teachers to upload information designed to create personalized lessons, lesson plans, and resources tailored to the needs of their students. Participation in using the program is optional for teachers, and the AI initiative is currently in pilot programs running at Randolph Gordon and Fountain Inn High Schools. Importantly, unlike generative AI chatbots that function as search engines, students cannot independently access Magic School AI. Teachers will retain the ability to oversee and limit student use of the program, ensuring that it is utilized effectively and appropriately within the classroom setting.
In addition to educational enhancements, the Greenville County School District is addressing a pressing community issue: food insecurity. Reports indicate that approximately 60,850 residents in Greenville County are affected by this problem, with over two-thirds of these individuals living in single-parent households with children. Alarmingly, more than 15,320 children, representing about 12.7% of the child population, lack reliable access to food.
To combat hunger during the summer months, the Greenville County Schools will participate in the Seamless Summer Food Service Program, launching on May 27 and extending through July 31. This program will offer free breakfast and lunch to all children under the age of 18. Meals must be consumed at the participating schools unless curbside pickup options are provided.
For elementary schools, breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Various schools, including Alexander Elementary, A.J. Whittenberg Elementary, and Berea Elementary, will participate in the program. Roper Mountain Science Center will also offer meals Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., remaining closed on July 4.
Middle schools in the district will provide breakfast from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All high schools in Greenville County will be involved in the program, with the exception of Hillcrest High School. It’s important to note that meals will not be served during the week of July 4.
For parents or guardians wishing to collect meals, they are required to present proper documentation, such as a student ID, report card, or birth certificate. Additionally, they must sign a parent pickup log to ensure accurate record-keeping. For qualifying children, bulk meals containing three to four days worth of food will be available, providing substantial assistance to families in need.
Curbside pickup will be offered at Rudolph Gordon School and Slater Marietta Elementary on specified days, although this service will not be available during the week of July 4.
The implementation of the Magic School AI program and the summer meal initiative represent key efforts by the Greenville County School District to enhance learning while simultaneously addressing critical issues of food insecurity within the community. As these programs unfold, they will provide much-needed resources and support for students and families throughout the summer months.
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- Fox Carolina: Greenville Co School District Planning to Implement AI Classrooms
- Wikipedia: Artificial Intelligence in Education
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- Google Search: AI in Education
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- Google Scholar: AI Skills in Manufacturing
- Greenville Online: Where Can I Get Free Food for My Kids This Summer
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Insecurity
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