Roanoke City Public Schools Plans to Use Magic School AI and ClassLink This Year

Wesley Williams, director of operations for Roanoke City Public Schools in Virginia, told 10 News the district plans to use at least two AI tools this school year: Magic School AI and ClassLink. ClassLink will let school officials track if and when students and staff use AI on school-issued devices, including usage frequency and access times. Williams said the approach is methodical, practical and tailored, and must follow school guidelines and non-negotiables before any AI tool is approved. PTA President Jessica Blandy said the emphasis should remain on teaching skills and the mechanics and usage of English.

This is a concrete district-level arrangement that brings AI tools into classrooms while deploying usage monitoring, which is directly relevant to parents, teachers and vendors watching school AI procurement and governance. The source does not provide tool features, pilot scope, evaluation results or privacy terms, so teaching effectiveness and compliance cannot be judged from it. The district will make AI usage visible to officials, with records of student and staff AI access on school-issued devices. Parents are advised to ask questions and stay informed rather than rely solely on the district's explanation.