‘Students can’t reason’: Teachers warn AI is fueling a crisis in kids’ ability to think
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‘Students can’t reason’: Teachers warn AI is fueling a crisis in kids’ ability to think

The Brookings Institution's report highlights concerns that AI's ease of use is leading to a "great unwiring" of students' cognitive abilities, as they increasingly rely on AI tools like ChatGPT for academic tasks, resulting in cognitive atrophy and a decline in critical thinking skills. The report suggests a three-pillar framework—Prosper, Prepare, and Protect—to adapt education systems to AI, emphasizing the need for ethical integration, privacy safeguards, and the use of AI as a complement to human judgment rather than a replacement.

The Robodog that exposed India’s AI education crisis

The Robodog that exposed India’s AI education crisis

The incident involving a Galgotias University professor claiming to have developed a robodog, which was later alleged to be a purchased Unitree Go2, highlights the challenges in India's AI ecosystem, where the emphasis on appearances over genuine innovation has led to a credibility crisis. Despite India's high ranking in AI vibrancy, the country's limited R&D investment, low patent share, and reliance on optics over substance reveal systemic issues in nurturing true AI research and development capabilities.

The Burning Glass Institute and aiEDU Release New National Research on the Skills Students Need in the Age of AI

The Burning Glass Institute and aiEDU Release New National Research on the Skills Students Need in the Age of AI

A new report by the Burning Glass Institute and the AI Education Project highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping foundational skills, emphasizing the need for schools, policymakers, and employers to adapt to these changes. The report reveals that AI is fundamentally redefining mastery by automating routine tasks, thus increasing the importance of skills such as judgment, problem-solving, and collaboration with AI, and calls for a shift in K–12 education to focus on deeper understanding, critical thinking, and authentic application of learning.

15 Best Math Apps for Kids [Updated for 2025]

15 Best Math Apps for Kids [Updated for 2025]

The rapid evolution of 21st-century education, particularly the integration of technology in classrooms, has led to a proliferation of educational apps, with an estimated 520,000 available as of October 2022. Among these, Prodigy Math stands out as a popular choice, offering curriculum-aligned content and adaptive learning tools to engage students and improve their math skills, while other apps like Elephant Learning, DoodleMaths, and Khan Academy provide diverse approaches to math education through interactive and personalized learning experiences.

UW-Madison professors increasingly integrating AI despite lingering concerns

UW-Madison professors increasingly integrating AI despite lingering concerns

As students return to campus, professors at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are exploring how to integrate artificial intelligence into their classrooms, balancing concerns about overreliance with the potential for AI to enhance learning. While some courses now focus on teaching students to think critically with AI, there remains a strong emphasis on developing foundational skills like critical thinking and adaptability, which are seen as essential for future success alongside AI literacy.

D.C. Voices: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public education

D.C. Voices: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into public education, with schools like Washington Leadership Academy implementing AI tools to enhance learning while maintaining ethical guidelines. Organizations such as AI for Equity are collaborating with schools to develop best practices and frameworks to ensure equitable and effective AI use, although challenges remain, particularly in higher-poverty districts where structured AI learning opportunities are less prevalent.

The AI tool giving teachers time back

The AI tool giving teachers time back

Sarvesh Bhardwaj, founder of the education technology startup Magna Education, has developed an AI-driven platform that provides timely and meaningful feedback to students, aiming to improve learning outcomes without replacing teachers. Recognized by the White House and used in several states, Magna's approach has significantly increased student performance in Advanced Placement courses by quickly analyzing and grading complex assignments, thereby empowering educators to better connect with their students.