Ursuline Academy is a school with a technology focus, a distinction reflected in its recognition as a Microsoft Showcase School for the ninth consecutive year, the only school in Texas to earn this honor. For 30 years, Ursuline has been a 1:1 laptop school, and its pioneering approach to laptop use has become a model for schools across the U.S. and around the world. Since the program’s inception, the Academy has hosted more than 4,000 educators and professionals to share insights about its technology program. This deep commitment to innovation is evident in the meaningful integration of technology into the academic curriculum and in shaping students as responsible digital citizens. Students and employees are educated in the appropriate use of technology, and principles of digital citizenship are reinforced through school policies. With ongoing professional development for teachers, Ursuline continues to foster creative and innovative uses of digital resources in the classroom.

AI: Leading with Integrity, Responsibility, and Innovation 

Ursuline Academy of Dallas is proud to announce that we have been officially approved by The RenAIssance Foundation to join the global movement known as the Rome Call for AI Ethics. This milestone marks a new chapter in our journey to lead with integrity, responsibility, and innovation in the age of artificial intelligence.

Guiding Principles 

As part of our pledge, Ursuline upholds the six guiding principles of the Rome Call for AI Ethics: 

1. Transparency: Ensuring clarity and understanding in how AI systems operate and make decisions. 

2. Inclusion: Designing and using AI systems that serve all people, especially the vulnerable. 
3. Accountability: Taking responsibility for the impact of AI technologies. 
4. Impartiality: Being conscious of and avoiding bias and discrimination in algorithmic outcomes. 
5. Reliability: Building and using AI systems that are safe, secure, and dependable. 
6. Security and Privacy: Protecting personal data and respecting individual rights.

What This Means for Ursuline 

Joining the Rome Call opens new doors for collaboration with global signatories and provides opportunities for students and educators to engage in meaningful dialogue about the ethical use of AI in society. 

We will strive to integrate these principles into our curriculum, operations, and strategic planning, ensuring that Ursuline’s use of AI reflects our Catholic values and mission to prepare young women for leadership in a global society.