Generative AI in schools: 77% of teens say they are using AI for homework - why teachers are concerned
- In 2025, Michael Taubman leads The Summit, a yearlong AI-focused course designed for 93 final-year students at Washington Park High School, part of the North Star Academy network.
- The course, developed with Stanford University, aims to prepare students for a workforce where 92% of companies plan increased AI investment over three years.
- Students use AI tools to explore careers, create apps, and learn coding, while Taubman emphasizes giving students agency to remain competitive amid technological changes.
- Teacher concerns include students losing writing skills and verifying AI-generated work, while some students see AI as a helpful assistant for ideas, coding, and professional writing.
- Academic policies restrict unauthorized AI use due to integrity concerns, and ongoing debate reflects mixed views on AI’s educational benefits and risks.
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AI- A cheating tool or a learning tool?
Since ChatGPT came on the scene, generative AI has been a subject of controversy. Students across all grades have used generative AI to write essays. In response, teachers have expressed concern and frustration. They are concerned that this will cause their students to lose writing skills and are frustrated over having to check papers for AI-generated content. Some students and teachers have expressed that AI use in education can be positive and…
Preparing High School Students for AI’s Role in Their Future Careers
On a recent Thursday morning, Michael Taubman, who is preparing high school students for the job market, asked his class of seniors at North Star Academy’s Washington Park High School: “What do you think AI’s role should be in your future career?” “In school, like how we use AI as a tool and we don’t use it to cheat on our work … that’s how it should be, like an assistant,” said Amirah Falana, a 17-year-old interested in a career in real estate …
The impact of students’ use of ChatGPT on their research skills: The mediating effects of autonomous motivation, engagement, and self-directed learning
Integrating ChatGPT into educational contexts has become prevalent due to its potential to revolutionize teaching, learning, and research. However, to ensu
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