Author: Brendan

Michael Healey. “The Pros and Cons of AI in Education: Benefits, Risks, and Real Examples.” Discovery Education, December 9, 2025, https://www.discoveryeducation.com/blog/educational-leadership/ai-in-education/

This article lays out both the pros and cons of using AI in K-12 education, emphasizing that AI should support, not replace teachers. He explains that AI can help automate repetitive tasks and allow educators to spend more time working with students. The article also stresses the importance of responsible implementation, including attention to privacy, accuracy, and access.

I think thus article takes a balances but very optimistic approach to Ai in education. While it highlights real benefits, especially reducing teacher workload, it also makes it clear that Ai is not a solution on its own. There is an overall emphasis on intentional use, suggesting that problems with AI in schools are not just about the technology, but how its implemented.

Mary Burns and Rebecca Winthrop. “AI’s future for students is in our hands.” Brookings Institution, January 14 2026, https://www.brookings.edu/articles/ais-future-for-students-is-in-our-hands/

Burns and Winthrop examine both the potential benefits and serious risks of AI in education. They argue that the impact that it has on students ultimately depends on how its used. The article explains that AI can help learning with personalized instruction, immediate feedback, and greater access to educational resources especially for underserved students. It also warns that AI may undermine students cognitive, emotional, and social development if it is used without guidance.

This article does a good job of showing that the question if AI is “good” or “bad” isn’t so black and white. It argues that it is shaped by human decisions. “The future is in our hands” was the most perfect title, as it puts the responsibility on the educators and not the students.

Jennifer Vilcarino & Lauraine Langreo, “Rising Use of AI in Schools Comes With Big Downsides for Students.” Education Week, October 8 2025, https://www.edweek.org/technology/rising-use-of-ai-in-schools-comes-with-big-downsides-for-students/2025/10

Vilcarino and Langreo analyze the growing use and significant risks of using artificial intelligence in schools. The article highlights concerns like privacy, bullying, students being treated unfairly, and AI literacy. It also discusses how increased relience on AI may negatively impact student relationships and social development. Overall, this article says that AI offers some benefits, but schools must carefully manage its implementation to avoid harming students.

I think that this article is important because it shifts the conversation from what-ifs and hypotheticals, and uses real data to show the risks. The concern about weakened relationships stood out to me the most, since students being able to communicate with each other has declined since the pandemic, this might help narrow down the search to pinpoint why.

Rick Hess, “Can AI Support Student Learning? Depends Who You Ask.” Education Week, March 32, 2026, https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-can-ai-support-student-learning-depends-who-you-ask/2026/03

Hess explores the debate over whether AI can actually improve student learning, in an optimistic and skeptical tone. The article explains that AI can be useful in classrooms as a tool for things like efficiency, brainstorming, and some additional support. However it also brings up concerns that AI might not support deeper learning skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement. Teacher also play a crucial role as “coaches,” to help students decide how and when AI should be used.

I think this article does a great job of playing for both “teams.” Rick Hess doesn’t take a super clear stance and highlights both the pros and cons. Along with the consequences of both. The part about teachers being “coaches” really stood out, how teachers should guide students using Ai instead of it replacing instruction.

Natasha Singer, “‘A.I. Literacy’ Is Trending in Schools. Here’s Why.” The New York Times, February 23, 2026, https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/business/ai-literacy-faq.html

Singer explains the growing emphasis on “AI Literacy” in schools and why educators, policymakers, and tech companies are pushing students to make and effort to understand artificial intelligence. Describing how schools are starting to teach students hot to question, evaluate, and think critically about AI tools. Framing AI literacy as a necessary evolution of education.

I think this article does a good job of showing why AI literacy is now so essential. Whether you agree with it or not, AI is becoming more and more embedded in education and our workplaces.

“A new wave of AI schools is balancing life skills and machine-led learning — for as little as two hours a day.” New York Post, March 29, 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/lifestyle/ai-schools-balance-life-skills-and-machine-led-learning/

This article is about how some schools are integrating AI into everyday learning while still emphasizing practical life skills. Highlighting a shift from toward hybrid models where students rely on AI for “academic” learning and the educators focus on things like critical thinking and real-world problem-solving.

I think this articles brings up a lot of points to consider about balancing AI. While it can make learning more efficient it could also create an over-reliance and in-turn weaken students independent thinking skills. To compensate for this, they have an emphasis on life skills.

“AI Use in Schools and Classrooms Is Booming as Educators Grapple with Guidelines.” CBS News Chicago, by Audrina Sinclair, February 11, 2026. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ai-school-classrooms-booming-guidelines-cheating/

This local news report documents the increase of AI in K-12 classrooms, while educators and school districts work to create appropriate policies and guidelines towards the subject. Using data from a survey of teachers and students, the article highlights that 85% of teachers and 86% of students said that they used AI tools in the 2024-2025 school year. Then included Amanda Bickerstaff, who is a CEO of a nonprofit focused on AI literacy, discuss the debate about whether AI weakens core skills like writing and reading comprehension.

This article puts into perspective that AI can be seen as both an instructional resource and a challenge for traditional classroom norms. This article shows that AI isn’t just a threat to academic honesty, but also how schools are trying to balance innovation with safeguards against misuse.

“Agentic AI in Healthcare and Pharma Marketing Could Unlock $450B in Value by 2028.” Artificial Intelligence News, February 10, 2026, www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/agentic-ai-healthcare-pharma-marketing-450b-value-2028/

Kaur explores the rise of “agentic AI” in healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing, and argues that autonomous AI systems could generate up to $450 billion in value by 2028. Kaur focuses on how agentic AI is different from traditional AI because it emphasized action instead of content creation. Using Industry research, Kaur proposes that agentic AI can transform commercial healthcare operations.

I think this article does a good job on differentiating agentic AI from other types. Then focusing on what AI could do in the commercial setting instead of the usual day-to-day operations that we might use it for.