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Boston Schools Mandate AI Proficiency for Graduation, First in U.S.

4/1/2026

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Michelle Wu, the mayor of Boston, announced Boston Public Schools will be the first major U.S. district to require AI proficiency for graduation.
The public-private partnership will launch AI literacy in high schools starting in September.
Mary Skipper, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, said nearly 30 teachers are already qualified as "AI fellows."
Tech entrepreneur Paul English donated $1 million to develop an ethics-focused AI curriculum.

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Story summary

Michelle Wu, the mayor of Boston, announced Boston Public Schools will be the first major U.S. district to require AI proficiency for graduation.
The public-private partnership will launch AI literacy in high schools starting in September.
Mary Skipper, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, said nearly 30 teachers are already qualified as "AI fellows."
Tech entrepreneur Paul English donated $1 million to develop an ethics-focused AI curriculum.