Key Facts

• The Henry County Public Schools district in Kentucky integrated Gemini to provide personalized, rubric-aligned writing feedback for students, which saved teachers thousands of instructional hours and helped reduce the number of students performing below grade level by nearly half.
• Before implementing Gemini, 33% of students were graded in the novice tier, indicating performance below grade level, but after implementation, 15% of students advanced out of the novice group to at, approaching, or exceeding grade level expectations.
• The district grounded Gemini on official testing materials and state standards, establishing a sustainable, cost-effective feedback loop that maintains rigorous academic standards while reclaiming thousands of instructional hours for teachers.
• Teachers use Gemini to provide personalized, rubric-aligned feedback on student writing assignments, and educators review feedback before it's shared back with students to ensure accuracy and quality.
• According to Jim Masters, the district's superintendent, the goal was to adopt AI responsibly and integrate these tools in a thoughtful way, prioritizing human connection in the classroom and using technology as a deliberate, evidence-based tool to close achievement gaps and support teachers.