Schools are experimenting with AI with little evidence or policy to guide them
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- Schools are experimenting with AI, such as social-emotional chatbots like Jordan, but lack strong evidence or policies to guide them.
- A Stanford review found limited research on AI in K-12 education, with some tools showing promise only when carefully designed.
- Measuring success of AI in classrooms is challenging, with metrics often based on perception rather than concrete data.
- Districts like Dayton and Wichita are cautiously testing AI, while others, like Salamanca, halted plans due to community concerns over privacy.
- Experts caution against wide experimentation, especially with vulnerable students, citing risks like cognitive stunting and over-reliance on AI.
- Some large districts, such as New York City and Los Angeles, have restricted student-facing AI, balancing risks with the need to prepare students for an AI-driven world.