While we have championed the selective and intentional use of AI in our high schools, we are now encountering a critical missing piece: the plan for hesitance. How do we support those who harbor deep-seated concerns? This session moves beyond the mechanics of implementation to explore the nuance of selective participation. School leaders will examine the diverse reasons why some students and teachers resist AI, from environmental ethics and data privacy to the preservation of creative integrity. Join us to discover how educators can facilitate respectful discourse that validates these concerns while providing high-quality, non-AI alternatives
