CogniPilot is an AI-powered platform designed to empower K-12 educators to ethically and effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching practices. It addresses teacher burnout by automating administrative tasks such as lesson planning, differentiating materials, drafting parts of IEPs, and streamlining parent communication. Crucially, CogniPilot provides tools and training for pedagogical AI integration, helping teachers design AI-assisted activities that promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, rather than just content generation or enabling shortcuts. The platform offers customizable templates, ethical AI guidelines, and real-time feedback on AI-generated content for potential bias or inaccuracies, fostering “AI discernment” in both teachers and students and ensuring AI enhances human skills rather than eroding them.