The private Alpha School says its students can learn faster and better – but experts warn not all may benefit from an AI boom in schools
In the world’s tech innovation epicenter, an “AI-powered” private school has made headlines for unabashedly embracing the technology.
Alpha School San Francisco, which opened its doors to K-8 students this fall, is the newest outpost of a network of 14 nationwide private schools. Its learning model entails just two hours of focused academic work per day, during which the school says students can learn twice as fast as their counterparts in traditional schools – with the help of artificial intelligence.
AI, Alpha says, is central to the school’s learning philosophy, brand and impact on students.
Alpha is not alone in its efforts to incorporate AI into the classroom. Around the US, schools are experimenting with AI as a tool that can assist teachers with curriculum development, identify learning trends, and even boost student engagement.
