The Human Mind in Recursion: Ethical AI Policy in the K–12 Classroom

Ava DiGiuseppe is a student at Columbia University, where she plans to major in Political Science with concentrations in American Politics and Political Theory, and in Classics. She is particularly interested in academic law and is exploring intersecting avenues in journalism, educational equity, normative policy solutions, and the art of rhetoric

Published by

Ava DiGiuseppe

October 14, 2025

Read

Visit Website

Download PDF

Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

HeadingHeading 3

Other Fellowship Capstones

Monitoring ChatGPT Use In Academic Settings

Capstones - Winter 2023

Anavi Prakash

Monitoring ChatGPT Use In Academic Settings is a policy brief that looks at the evolution of ChatGPT policies in schools and what not having any policies around it would mean. This brief also evaluates policy options that allow students and educators to use the chatbot to their advantage and with integrity.

Expanding Funding for Mandatory PCB Testing and Remediation in Schools

Capstones - Spring 2026

Grace Liu

The policy brief will examine how PCBs still impact students and schools today and possible mitigation efforts through policy.

Educator Pay Strain in the United States

Capstones Summer 2025

Nia Gupte

This policy brief examines the persistent pay gap between U.S. teachers and similarly educated professionals, with a focus on how it impacts recruitment, retention, and educational equity. Low-income and rural communities face disproportionate challenges as teacher shortages intensify, reducing access to experienced educators. Current federal policy offers limited direct salary support, leaving state and local initiatives to fill the gap.

Card Title

Card Title

Card Title

Card Title

Other Fellowship Capstones

Monitoring ChatGPT Use In Academic Settings

Expanding Funding for Mandatory PCB Testing and Remediation in Schools

Educator Pay Strain in the United States