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AI companies targeting students for growth

Students are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for homework assistance, prompting educational platforms to adapt. OpenAI's recent "study mode" aims to function as a tutor, while Google has introduced study-oriented tools. Chegg chief executive Nathan Schultz noted: "We were trying to be everything to every student in a pre-AI world," as the company shifts focus to long-term engagement. Macmillan Learning's AI tool employs the Socratic method to guide students, enhancing their learning experience. However, some students express concerns about over-reliance on AI, with 66% of students using ChatGPT regularly, according to a July 2024 report from the Digital Education Council. Sally Simpson, a Ph.D. student, argues that AI diminishes educational value, arguing that it "cheapens people's education." Professors are also adapting, with Amy Lawyer emphasizing the need for handwritten assignments to combat plagiarism.

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U.S. school districts brace for impact of Medicaid cuts

Public school districts and special-education advocates across America are preparing for the financial impact of the $1tn in Medicaid cuts signed into law last month by President Donald Trump. The reductions, which will take effect next year, put services such as counseling and speech therapy at risk. “If the proposed changes move forward as written, most districts would start feeling the financial squeeze within next school year’s budget cycle,” said Lateefah S. Williams, a senior attorney at Maryland-based Shefter Law who focuses on special-education law. “That means families could see reductions in available services, longer wait times for evaluations, or staff layoffs when school starts back in the fall.” Asheville City Schools in North Carolina, which receives $400,000 in Medicaid reimbursements annually, says that around six teaching staff, eight instructional and behavioral support assistant positions, or four therapist roles could be reduced, should its federal reimbursements be cut. “Schools are very resourceful, but we're being stretched to the limit at the moment,” commented Heidi Kerns, the district's chief financial officer. “There's a limited amount of money. And if someone will not provide that difference for all those required services we have to provide, then we have to start cutting things that we can, or increasing class sizes so we can add fewer teachers in order to make ends meet."

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New study reveals classroom AI risks for students

A new risk assessment report from nonprofit group Common Sense Media warns that, while artificial intelligence (AI) teacher assessment tools such as Google Gemini and MagicSchool can increase productivity for educators, they also have the potential to cause harm in the classroom. An evaluation of the Khanmigo, MagicSchool, Curipod, and Gemini for Google Classroom tools found that they can act as “invisible influencers” in student learning and promise to create critical documents for special education students even though they lack essential data. Responding to teacher prompts, they can automatically create slide presentations that look professional but may include inappropriate material. The AI teacher assistants can also be “invisible influencers," presenting biased or inaccurate viewpoints that reinforce harmful stereotypes. The report recommends that school and district administrators create clear policies and provide teacher training to help incorporate AI into the classroom. Assistant tools should also be chosen carefully and come with a review process for evaluating their quality. 

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U.S. school districts brace for impact of Medicaid cuts

Public school districts and special-education advocates across America are preparing for the financial impact of the $1tn in Medicaid cuts signed into law last month by President Donald Trump. The reductions, which will take effect next year, put services such as counseling and speech therapy at risk. “If the proposed changes move forward as written, most districts would start feeling the financial squeeze within next school year’s budget cycle,” said Lateefah S. Williams, a senior attorney at Maryland-based Shefter Law who focuses on special-education law. “That means families could see reductions in available services, longer wait times for evaluations, or staff layoffs when school starts back in the fall.” Asheville City Schools in North Carolina, which receives $400,000 in Medicaid reimbursements annually, says that around six teaching staff, eight instructional and behavioral support assistant positions, or four therapist roles could be reduced, should its federal reimbursements be cut. “Schools are very resourceful, but we're being stretched to the limit at the moment,” commented Heidi Kerns, the district's chief financial officer. “There's a limited amount of money. And if someone will not provide that difference for all those required services we have to provide, then we have to start cutting things that we can, or increasing class sizes so we can add fewer teachers in order to make ends meet."

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