When districts or professional networks champion certain AI trends—“Every school must implement AR-driven lessons”—you resist the pressure to comply blindly. Instead, you guide your team to assess alignment with local needs: student demographics, community values, and existing strengths. While some schools may thrive with AR, yours might benefit more from an AI-assisted peer-feedback system. By honoring your community’s unique identity, you avoid the trap of pursuing innovation for its own sake.
You also encourage teachers to bring their full selves into the conversation. If a veteran English teacher feels uneasy about automated essay scoring, you create space for that voice—pairing them with a colleague who successfully used a similar tool to ease grading load. By valuing individual perspectives over blanket mandates, you foster a culture where authenticity trumps conformity. Teachers feel empowered to adapt or reject AI innovations based on genuine reflection, not external hype.
Cultivate your own path; innovation follows authenticity.