Dwight New York is Leading the Way in Ethical AI Education

At Dwight New York, we see education as the spark that unlocks human potential. As artificial intelligence reshapes the world around us, we’re committed to making it a tool for creativity, deeper learning, and student empowerment. AI use is steeped in the spirit of the IB, encouraging principled action, interdisciplinary thinking, and curiosity. Students reflect on bias, dive into global challenges, and use AI to better understand both themselves and the world they’re shaping.

In our Middle Years and Diploma Programs, students team up with AI as a creative partner — brainstorming ideas, researching big questions, and analyzing outcomes. Along the way, they tackle tough conversations about authorship, fairness in algorithms, and technology’s social impact. As Ofer Rubin ’26 puts it, “AI tools can be extremely helpful in getting creative processes started. I’ve learned how to responsibly use AI to supplement my learning, without letting it take over.”

Teachers are key to making this happen. They model smart, responsible AI use and design opportunities for students to experiment, question, and reflect. Justyn Ambrose, Head of Media Arts, says, “We’ve integrated AI into the Media Arts curriculum so students can engage with these technologies safely, ethically, and creatively. Using Adobe’s Firefly, they combine traditional photography skills with cutting-edge text-to-image creation — building a full toolkit for the future.”

Teachers also weave AI into their planning to differentiate instruction and spark even more inquiry, supported by professional learning programs that focus on ethical innovation. In addition, teachers leverage AI tools to enhance the report cardwriting process, helping them efficiently collect and summarize student performance data. AI assists teachers in organizing comprehensive academic information, allowing them to craft deeply personalized comments that genuinely reflect each student’s unique learning journey, growth, and individual achievements.

At our school, AI isn’t just a trend — it’s part of our educational DNA. We prepare our students and teachers not only to use these tools but to understand, question, and imagine what comes next with this new technology.

Dwight NY Receives First Global AI Certification for K-12 Schools

At Dwight New York, we are proud to be among the first schools to receive an MSA RAIL (Responsibility, AI, and Innovation in Learning) certification. This certification signifies our commitment to transparent, student-centered AI integration. With clear, divisionspecific guidelines, students learn to cite and reflect on AI use thoughtfully. Faculty receive ongoing training and resources, ensuring responsible, innovative practice across the curriculum.