West-central Illinois teacher Erin Studer agrees with the premise but wants to make sure the proper curriculum is available and that what is being taught at each grade level is thoroughly explained. "These kids need to understand," whether it's a young child learning how to identify trustworthy adults or adolescents learning about the risks of sending inappropriate text messages, she said.
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.