Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in School Management: MATATAG Implementation in Elementary Education

Aim: This study examined the relationship between AI integration in school management and the enhancement of the MATATAG Curriculum implementation in East and West Tacurong City.Methodology: This quantitative study utilized a descriptive-correlational design to examine the relationship between AI integration in school management and the enhancement of the MATATAG Curriculum implementation in East and West Tacurong City.The study involved selected school heads and teachers from elementary schools in these districts during the school year 2024-2025.The study employed statistical tools such as Mean to assess the extent of AI utilization in school management and curriculum implementation and Pearson r correlation to determine their relationship. Results:The results of the study reveal a strong and statistically significant relationship between the extent of integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school management and the enhancement level of the MATATAG Curriculum implementation, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.875, which is significantly higher than the p-value of 0.016 at the 0.05 level of significance.Conclusion: AI is widely utilized in administrative tasks, decision-making, and personalized learning, enhancing efficiency in grading, attendance tracking, and performance monitoring.However, it improves curriculum implementation by streamlining lesson planning, assessment, and decision-making while optimizing resources and enhancing instructional quality.Indeed, a strong correlation confirms AI's crucial role in improving educational practices, resource allocation, and data-driven decision-making in schools.