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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126. We found 3 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Pushing ‘AI-Supported’ Classroom Instruction
The district is advancing its ‘Vision 2030’ plan for ‘AI-supported personalized learning,’ which will increase student screen time and could replace proven teacher-led instruction with unproven algorithms. The administration is framing this as innovative, but has provided no independent evidence that AI is a more effective teacher than a human being.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND EVIDENCE: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website) before the meeting: ‘Regarding Agenda Item 4.F, before approving next steps for AI implementation, the Board must provide parents with independent, non-vendor-funded evidence that AI instruction produces better academic outcomes than a human teacher, and disclose how much additional daily screen time this will require for students.’
💰 Impact: More Screen Time
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School’s Rating Now Tied to Student ‘Climate Surveys’
The district’s state rating now directly depends on high student participation in the ‘Illinois 5Essentials Climate Survey.’ This creates pressure for students to take surveys which can ask invasive questions about their feelings, beliefs, and home life, turning personal data into a school performance metric.
Recommended Action Plan
OPT-OUT ALERT: Email the Board of Education (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the 5Essentials Climate Survey, please provide parents with the full survey text and a clear, simple opt-out form. A school’s rating should not depend on students surrendering their privacy.’
💰 Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Expands Music Program to Meet Student Demand
In a win for students and the arts, the district is adding a new ‘Wind Symphony’ course for the 2027-2028 school year. This is a direct response to growing student enrollment in the band program and shows a commitment to traditional enrichment and excellence.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Attend the Curriculum Committee meeting to thank the Board for supporting the arts and responding to student interest. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for recommending the new Wind Symphony course under Item 4.A. This is a wonderful investment in our students and a great example of the district focusing on excellence.’
✅ Why It Matters: Focus on Excellence
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