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Vilcarino, Jennifer. “The Risks and Rewards of AI in School: What to Know.” Education Week, 30 Jan. 2026, https://www.edweek.org/technology/the-risks-and-rewards-of-ai-in-school-what-to-know/2026/01. Accessed on 09 March 2026.

This Education Week article discusses both the positive and negative effects of artificial intelligence in education. According to research mentioned in the article, many teachers and students are already using AI tools in school. AI can help students understand difficult material, explain concepts in different ways, and support students with disabilities. However, researchers are also concerned that students may rely too much on AI for homework or answers instead of learning on their own. The article also mentions that AI could affect the relationship between teachers and students if teachers begin to question whether students are completing their work honestly.

I chose this article because it clearly explains both the benefits and risks of AI in schools. Since AI tools are becoming more common in education, it is important to understand how they can help students but also how they might affect learning and critical thinking. This article also connects to what we have been discussing in class about how AI can support learning while still creating concerns about academic honesty and dependence on technology.

Vilcarino, Jennifer. “The Risks and Rewards of AI in School: What to Know.” Education Week, 30 Jan. 2026, https://www.edweek.org/technology/the-risks-and-rewards-of-ai-in-school-what-to-know/2026/01. Accessed on 09 March 2026.

This Education Week article discusses both the positive and negative effects of artificial intelligence in education. According to research mentioned in the article, many teachers and students are already using AI tools in school. AI can help students understand difficult material, explain concepts in different ways, and support students with disabilities. However, researchers are also concerned that students may rely too much on AI for homework or answers instead of learning on their own. The article also mentions that AI could affect the relationship between teachers and students if teachers begin to question whether students are completing their work honestly.

I chose this article because it clearly explains both the benefits and risks of AI in schools. Since AI tools are becoming more common in education, it is important to understand how they can help students but also how they might affect learning and critical thinking. This article also connects to what we have been discussing in class about how AI can support learning while still creating concerns about academic honesty and dependence on technology.

Boulanger, Lauren. “AI Has Done Far More Harm Than Good in My Classroom.” Education Week 7 August 2025. https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-ai-has-done-far-more-harm-than-good-in-my-classroom/2025/08 Accessed 19 February 2026.

This article focuses on a high school English teacher who believes AI has done more harm than good in her classroom. Although school administrators are excited about using AI, she explains that many students mainly use it to cheat. She has seen numerous AI-generated essays being submitted as original work. She also points out how difficult it is to prove when students use AI. Even when teachers check revision history, students sometimes find ways to make it appear as though they wrote the work themselves. As a result, this situation has created stress and a sense of distrust in the classroom environment.

I chose this article because it shows a real-life perspective from a teacher who is directly affected by AI use in schools. It shows concerns about academic honesty and the importance of the writing process in helping students think and grow. This source is important for my project because it presents the challenges of AI in education and helps me understand the negative side of the issue, which will allow me to build a more balanced argument.