The conversation is louder than the deployment
Ai in schools is one of the most-talked-about and least-actually-implemented AI domains. Most schools are still figuring out an AI policy, let alone deploying systems.
What works
- Adaptive practice — pacing exercises to the student's current level.
- Teacher copilots — grading assistance, lesson planning, feedback generation.
- Administrative automation — admissions, scheduling, parent communication.
- Accessibility — real-time transcription, translation, alt-text generation.
What doesn't — yet
Direct-to-student conversational tutors are not yet good enough to replace teachers, and the data privacy questions around recording student interaction are mostly unresolved.