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Story summary
- Alpha Schools, a private education model using artificial intelligence, plans a nationwide expansion in fall 2026, with new campuses in Chicago and Atlanta.
- The school claims students learn twice as fast as traditional settings and reports high SAT scores.
- Critics, including teachers' unions and education researchers, express concerns about the lack of human teachers and unknown long-term effects.
- Regulatory challenges have hindered Alpha Schools’ efforts to secure charter school status.
