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Boston Becomes the First Major U.S. City to Make AI Literacy a High School Graduation Requirement

Boston Public Schools is committing $1 million to guarantee every high school graduate leaves with AI proficiency — the first major American city to set that as a formal graduation requirement.

Apr 28

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Education & Learning · 4 min read

Boston Public Schools Mandates AI Literacy as Graduation Requirement Starting Fall 2026

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Boston Public Schools will become the first major-city school district in the U.S. to make AI literacy a graduation requirement, with mandatory coursework launching across all BPS high schools in September 2026.

Apr 21

Education & Learning · 3 min read

Boston Becomes First Major U.S. City to Require AI Literacy for High School Graduation

Boston becomes the first major American city to require AI literacy for high school graduation, setting a national precedent starting in fall 2026.

Apr 19