Small, supported pilot
A 10-student launch cohort gives MPS room to validate curriculum, student support, and operational fit before scaling.
Pilot proposal for Marblehead Public Schools
Build a district-ready AI program that teaches students how modern products are actually made.
The MPS AI Agentic Development Program combines AI literacy, product design, software building, and responsible use into a small, high-support cohort for middle and high school students.
Program snapshot
10Pilot students
14Weeks in MVP
2Grade-band tracks
1-2Builders needed
Track 1
Middle School Intro: foundations, design, safe prompting, and mini projects.
Track 2
High School Advanced: full-stack product thinking, admissions logic, and capstone builds.
Capstone
Teams present a working AI-enabled student product or district-support prototype at demo day.
Why this matters for MPS
This is not just an AI club. It is a district-facing learning experience that shows students how to work responsibly with AI while building communication, design, research, and software habits that transfer well beyond one tool or one school year.
Career-connected learning
Students learn modern AI development, product thinking, and responsible use through hands-on projects rather than passive tool exposure.
Public-school realistic
The MVP stack, staffing, and admissions flow are designed for 1-2 builders and a district environment with privacy expectations.
Outcomes
- Build age-appropriate AI literacy and technical confidence.
- Create a visible innovation program that strengthens district positioning.
- Develop student portfolios through authentic projects and a capstone demo day.
- Establish a repeatable admissions and review process for future cohorts.
Budget posture
The recommended pilot sits in the mid tier: enough support for reliability without turning the first cohort into an overbuilt technology project.
| Tier | Per student | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Low | $1,340 | $13,400 |
| Mid | $2,120 | $21,200 |
| High | $3,230 | $32,300 |