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Chicago schools are preparing to introduce artificial intelligence to classroom instruction this fall, with students using AI tools in core subjects with guidance from staff, CBS reported Wednesday.
At Alpha Chicago, part of Alpha Schools, a K-12 private school network founded in 2014, AI will be used for one to two hours a day to teach subjects such as science, math and reading, and each student will be assigned a “guide” rather than a traditional teacher.
The school said that despite the use of AI, students will not be learning from robots or spending all day in front of a screen, and teachers will continue to play a central role.
“We use the same curriculum that students are learning in the classroom. This doesn’t mean ChatGPT comes up with made-up questions,” said founder Mackenzie Price.
Price said the system allows students to assess their knowledge and identify gaps, adding that guides are paid a high salary.
“Teachers are never replaced. Teachers are the most important part of making the model work and the reason our model is so successful,” she said.
Liz Gerber of Northwestern University’s Center for Human-Computer Interaction Design described Alpha School as a self-directed learning model rooted in Montessori principles, but said she was hesitant to call it an AI school.
“Honestly, it’s not that new. It’s personalized learning,” she said.
With annual tuition of $55,000, the school primarily attracts wealthy families.
According to Alpha Schools, its students rank in the top 1% on national standardized tests and progress on average 2.6 times faster than other students on MAP assessments.
So far, 35 students have expressed interest, and two have enrolled next year.
The school aims to increase enrollment to 50 students by fall 2026 and is currently accepting applications.
There are 22 Alpha Schools across the United States.
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