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AI in Schools: Rising Cheating and Declining Outcomes Spark Concerns

9/19/2025

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For-profit education technology firms have gained financially despite declining student outcomes, including low reading and math scores and worsening mental health.
AI tools in classrooms may further harm cognitive and social skills, leading to calls for a federal AI EdTech certification program.
Wake County Public Schools are creating AI policies, with teachers promoting responsible AI use.
Educators report increased AI-related cheating, prompting a shift to in-class assessments and verbal evaluations.
Schools are establishing guidelines to clarify acceptable AI use amid rising confusion over academic dishonesty.

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Story summary

For-profit education technology firms have gained financially despite declining student outcomes, including low reading and math scores and worsening mental health.
AI tools in classrooms may further harm cognitive and social skills, leading to calls for a federal AI EdTech certification program.
Wake County Public Schools are creating AI policies, with teachers promoting responsible AI use.
Educators report increased AI-related cheating, prompting a shift to in-class assessments and verbal evaluations.
Schools are establishing guidelines to clarify acceptable AI use amid rising confusion over academic dishonesty.