Based on direct feedback from administrators working in all kinds of school environments, Flint has made some major updates to better support the real-world challenges educators face with AI tools. These aren’t just new features—they’re practical solutions built to meet actual needs. Every setting and configuration we’ve added plays an important role in making sure AI is used in a safe, responsible, and meaningful way. If you’re an admin, it’s important to think of these tools not as extras, but as essential guardrails that help protect students, reflect your school’s values, and support thoughtful AI use in the classroom.
🛠️Workspace Settings
🛠️Workspace Settings
⚙️ General: Mission & Background
What is it? A critical setting that provides Flint with contextual information about your educational environment.
Why it matters: This helps provide Flint with the appropriate context about your school to better align its responses with your specific educational values, culture, and context.
Best Practices:
Write a summary of everything about your school in a Flint Chat and then ask it to create a 1000 character summary of what Flint would need to know. From there you can edit and adjust as you see fit.
Include key details about your school type (e.g., IB, public, private)
Mention geographic location
Highlight core educational philosophy
Specify grade levels
⚙️ General: Moderation Guidelines
What is it? Instructions for how Flint should handle sensitive or inappropriate content.
Why it matters: Ensures consistent, compassionate, and appropriate responses to challenging situations.
Best Practices:
Provide clear escalation procedures
Include contact information for support resources
Specify tone and approach for different scenarios
Provide the student handbook link to refer students to a certain section
Example: "When a student uses inappropriate language, refer them to Section II Article III of our handbook.”
⚙️ General: Self-Harm Moderators
What is it? Designated staff members who receive email notifications for self-harm alerts.
Why it matters: Ensures notifications are sent to appropriate individuals for rapid response to student safety concerns.
Best Practices:
Choose staff members trained in student support
Ensure multiple moderators for coverage
Regularly update contact information
🔒 Access Controls: Workspace Hours
What is it? A feature that allows administrators to set specific time windows for Flint workspace access, controlling when students can interact with the AI platform.
Why it matters: Provides critical safeguards for student well-being by preventing late-night interactions, reducing procrastination, and creating structured digital learning environments. This feature allows schools to proactively manage technology use while prioritizing student mental health and academic focus.
Best Practices:
Align workspace hours with school schedules and recommended study times
Consider students' different time zones and individual learning patterns
Communicate the purpose of Learning Boundaries to students and parents
Regularly review and adjust access times based on student feedback and needs
Use the feature as part of a broader digital wellness strategy
📚Libraries
📚Libraries
Public Library vs. School Library
Public Library (formerly Templates):
Contains activities shared across all Flint users
Provides inspiration and ready-to-use templates
Accessible to all Flint users
School Library:
Contains activities specific to your workspace
Curated by your organization's educators
More tailored to your specific educational context
💭Flint Community
💭Flint Community
What is it? An organic and collaborative platform for educators across the globe
Key Features:
Feature enhancement request submissions
Success story sharing
Professional learning network
Continuous Improvement Through Collaboration
Flint is more than just a platform—it's a collaborative ecosystem driven by the needs of educators. Every enhancement request, every suggestion, and every piece of feedback brings us closer to creating the ideal AI educational tool. We don't just listen; we actively implement changes based on the real-world experiences of administrators and teachers.
How to Contribute:
Share your enhancement requests through the Flint Community
Provide detailed feedback about your experience to [email protected]
Participate in user surveys and focus groups
Your insights are the catalyst for innovation. The more we hear from you, the more precisely we can develop features that truly support educational excellence.