As a parent, I want my child to learn how to think—not how to copy.

While AI might offer convenience, more and more parents, educators, and researchers are worried about what its use in classrooms is doing to students.

A recent NBC News poll shows 47% of Americans believe prohibiting AI tools in schools is the better way to prepare kids for the future.

And we agree.

We’re calling on Secretary Linda McMahon and the U.S. Department of Education to take a cautious, student-first approach and restrict the use of AI tools in K–12 classrooms, especially in assignments, essays, and assessments

Support schools that maintain human-centered learning and independent research; protect academic integrity and essential learning skills like writing, critical thinking, and creativity.

We’re not anti-technology. We’re pro-learning.

There’s a big difference between using AI to assist educators and letting it replace student effort. Without clear limits, we risk creating classrooms where machines do the work and students fall behind.

Please sign if you believe our education system should prioritize thinking over shortcuts—and keep AI out of the classroom until we fully understand the risks.