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Despite the growth of some AI schools like Alpha, research doesn’t show that AI tutors are better than human teachers

Over the past decade, the AI-focused, for-profit Alpha School has grown from one campus in Austin, Texas, to a growing list of more than 15 schools across the country, including in major cities like New York and San Francisco.

The Conversation

AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn

A child at a playground tries to climb, jump or negotiate with a peer, and their attempt does not work. They fall, get left out of a game or reach another impasse. Then they try again.

The Conversation

Are Traditional Teachers Obsolete? Alpha School's $65,000 Bet on AI-First Learning

Alpha School in Texas is transforming education by replacing traditional teachers with AI to provide a personalized learning experience. Explore the debate on AI's role in shaping the future of education.

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Have you heard of MacKenzie Price? Why the co-founder of the $65k-a-year Alpha School is being called the Elon Musk of AI Education

The Stanford-educated co-founder of Alpha School says AI can radically shorten the school day and personalize learning. Supporters call her visionary; critics say she’s running a risky experiment on kids.

Tom’s Guide

Inside San Francisco’s new AI school: is this the future of US education?

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

The Guardian - US

Bill Ackman Backs AI-Powered Private School Reshaping K-12 Education While Avoiding Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Lessons

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is backing Alpha School. This rapidly growing private institution utilizes artificial intelligence to condense academic content into two hours a day, while steering clear of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Benzinga

$1M Donation to Glenn Youngkin Linked to Associates of Austin Area Billionaire Investor

Democratic politicians and reformers say the donation from associates of Joe Liemandt shows a major loophole in campaign finance law.

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