Artificial Intelligence Will Not Transform K-12 Education Without Changes to ‘the Grammar of School’
May 30, 2023
By Joel Rose for The 74
“Call me a luddite, but I’m not convinced artificial intelligence will transform educational outcomes.”
This is how Joel Rose, CEO of New Classrooms (creators of Teach to One) opens his op-ed for The 74. In the article, which has since been featured in The 74’s e-newsletter, Joel reminds us that, though the potential for transformative impact has accompanied many technological advancements, we’re still seeing fewer than 1 in 3 students graduating high school ready for college or a career. What systemic patterns are blocking the successful application of new technologies? And how can systems leaders and policymakers forge a path that allows organizations to “redesign the student experience in ways that take full advantage of AI’s capabilities?”
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