Preserving critical thinking amid AI adoption
AI in Education
AI tools for education have revolutionized learning, offering innovative solutions to enhance learning experiences and educational outcomes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education with innovative approaches to teaching and learning. AI in education is used to enhance personalized learning experiences, streamline administrative tasks, and provide valuable insights into student performance.
How AI is streamlining special education
As special education teams face mounting caseloads and staffing challenges, AI can relieve administrative strain and strengthen compliance
Why busy educators need AI with guardrails
Trust in AI begins with thoughtful design, expert oversight, and acknowledgement of the work educators do every day
5 essential AI tech tools for back-to-school success
Integrating effective AI tools into the classroom can help students build inquiry and critical thinking
AI, CTE are key to preparing students for future careers
Rising educator confidence in career-connected learning and growing urgency for AI tools that build--not bypass--students’ essential skills
Digital dementia: Are we outsourcing our thinking to AI?
When it comes to AI, students need to learn critical thinking skills before they delegate that thinking to a machine
Why AI’s true power in education isn’t about saving time
AI's purpose isn't to automate teaching, but to clear space for the creativity, experimentation, and human connection that define great pedagogy
5 keys to AI success: A roadmap for K–12 administrators
AI’s growing presence can make teachers nervous, but it doesn’t change the fundamental mission of education
5 ways to infuse AI into your classroom this school year
AI won’t replace teachers--but thoughtful AI use can lead to deeper student engagement and increased classroom efficiency
Beyond AI: Human connection still drives school attendance
While AI can optimize many things, it can't replace the fundamental human need to belong and to feel seen
In training educators to use AI, we must not outsource the foundational work of teaching
The problem is not technology; it’s that we continue prioritizing finished products over messy learning processes
KU researchers publish guidelines to help responsibly implement AI in education
Educators should commit to learner-centered AI implementation that considers all students, from those in gifted programs to students with cognitive disabilities
Most students, educators use AI–but opinions differ on ethical use
A survey reveals an uptick in adoption, attitudes, and access to AI solutions to support the learning journey
Growing AI use in school PR leads to roadmap for responsible use
New guidance reinforces that AI is most effective when paired with human oversight and communication rooted in trust
Creative approaches to teaching math can help fill AI talent gap
Math is critical for success in STEM and AI, yet too many students either avoid or do not succeed in it
4 ways AI is empowering the next generation of great teachers
The current teacher shortage is a crisis, but it's also an opportunity to reimagine how we support teachers
Integrating AI into education is not as daunting as it seems
Lessons from a 40-year education veteran and former education secretary in South Dakota, who helped educators through several technological transformations
AI teacher tools display racial bias when generating student behavior plans, study finds
When asked to provide behavior intervention plans, AI teacher assistant tools generated more-punitive recommendations for students with Black-coded names
Just thank ChatGPT: How teens turned a secret tool into a shared success
AI isn’t going away--it’s already the silent partner in many students’ academic journeys
As schools embrace AI, an educator offers top tips, cautions, and predictions
If used wisely, AI can extend educators’ reach, personalize impact, and unlock students’ potential
Students are anxious about the future with AI–their parents are, too
In an era when the college-going rate of high school graduates has dropped, AI appears to be heightening anxieties about the value of college
Grading student writing with AI: What we lose when AI replaces teachers
Our students don’t write to impress a rubric--they write to be heard
What really shapes the future of AI in education?
AI breaks the mold of most machines and systems humans have designed and dealt with throughout history
Data, privacy, and cybersecurity in schools: A 2025 wake-up call
In the rush to embrace AI, schools must not lose sight of their responsibility to protect students' data and privacy
How to avoid cognitive debt by building critical thinking skills
Clear instruction, critical dialogue, and process-focused assignments help students use AI in ways that deepen, rather than diminish, cognitive engagement
From pen to prompt: Navigating AI in the classroom
Students can (and should) still show their work in the age of AI--but it might look a little different
National AI training hub for educators to open, funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
School districts are training teachers in using AI-powered tools, but high-poverty districts still lag behind their low poverty counterparts
5 AI tools that offer more than hype
High-impact AI tools typically provide real-time feedback on student work, adapt instruction based on performance, identify learning gaps, or help teachers differentiate instruction at scale
Educators: Lack of infrastructure and vision limit AI’s potential
AI, educator burnout, and the future of education are all top focus areas for educators
Bridging the language gap with AI tools every teacher can use
AI supports could mean the difference between silent confusion and real understanding
AI tools are everyday study buddies, survey finds
Over-reliance on AI yields surface-level learning instead of the cognitive involvement that leads to long-term learning
Using AI to reimagine teacher preparation for scale, equity, and reflective practice
A computerized AI support model gives pre-service teachers the opportunity to engage in scalable, self-guided reflection
Gen Z educators embrace AI tools more often than Gen X
Overall, U.S. educators say AI has enhanced classroom engagement, but want clearer guidance on its use in learning
How Kai Cenat saved my high school English class
When students have opportunities to record their thoughts on video, they have a chance to communicate effectively in a modern medium
Common Sense Media releases AI toolkit for school districts
Educators say they need practical, easy-to-use tools that support thoughtful AI planning, decision-making, and implementation
China’s kindergarten coders: The AI arms race begins at age 4
If AI is the new literacy and the foundation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the future may be written by those who learned it first
Building an educator’s AI toolbox
Enhance engagement, personalize instruction, and streamline tasks with AI tools that support smarter, more efficient classroom learning
AI tools that support learning–not cheating
The key to responsible use of education technology lies in choosing tools designed to aid understanding, not undermine it
New partnership trains Michigan teachers for AI innovation
The collaboration will support AI readiness by leveraging the state’s existing network of instructional and educational technology coaches
Why math hints matter–and how AI can help
