Franklin Road Academy has earned the Responsible AI in Learning (RAIL) endorsement from the Middle States Association. The RAIL endorsement in AI literacy, safety, and ethics is a testament to FRA’s commitment to responsibly embracing AI in support of its educational mission.
FRA is the first school in Tennessee and one of only 60 schools and school systems in the world to obtain this certification.
RAIL is the world’s only comprehensive implementation framework for AI in K-12 schools and systems. This two-year certification recognizes schools that have demonstrated leadership in navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI in education. It signifies that the school has completed a rigorous implementation process grounded in AI literacy, ethics, and institutional readiness.
“We acknowledge that our students will operate in a world in which this technology exists, and it is our responsibility to prepare students to engage thoughtfully with these tools,” said Meaghan Williams, director of studies at FRA. “The RAIL certification emphasizes a mission-centered approach, which for us means ensuring equitable access, preventing bias, and promoting ethical use of AI in alignment with our values of integrity, purpose and compassion.”
With guidance from the Middle States Association, FRA has created actionable documents and embedded AI into its broader strategic vision, earning a credential that reflects both readiness and responsibility in the age of AI. Through the RAIL program, the School has:
• Gained institutional expertise in AI literacy, critical evaluation, and responsible implementation.
• Developed mission-aligned policies to ensure safe, ethical, and effective use of AI tools.
• Participated in ongoing professional development and collaborative peer learning.
• Engaged in strategic planning to balance innovation with risk mitigation.
• Aligned its practices with a recognized implementation framework for long-term success.
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