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10 Things an Elementary School Teacher Should Never Ask or Upload to ChatGPT:

With a focus on keeping students, yourself, and your school safe and compliant with privacy laws.

This is list directly from ChatGPT and notes below from ChatGPT and Paul Davis.

Please note Point #4 which counters an Instagram trend by teachers back in May 2025

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1. Student-identifying information

• Full names, photos, addresses, or anything that can personally identify a child.

2. Confidential school records

• Attendance logs, grade reports, IEPs, health records — anything protected under Provincial laws in Canada.

3. Real student work with names visible

• Essays, drawings, or assignments with the student’s name or identifiable details still on them.

4. Photos or videos of students

• Even if taken in a classroom setting, these are protected by school privacy policies, and also require consent by parents/guardians

5. Internal staff or parent communications

• Emails, text messages, or meeting minutes naming specific people.

6. Proprietary curriculum or licensed materials

• Full worksheets, textbooks, or subscription-based teaching resources you don’t have permission to share.

7. Sensitive behavioural or disciplinary records

• Incident reports, counselling notes, or any mention of specific students’ behaviour.

8. Health or safety information about students

• Allergies, medical conditions, medication schedules, or emergency contacts.

9. Real-time schedules or event details

• Specific times and locations of field trips, assemblies, or after-school programs.

10. Passwords, login details, or access codes

• Obviously

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