🗣️ Controversies in AI and Education

AI is showing up in more and more corners of our lives, especially in education, and not everyone is responding the same way. Depending on who you ask, it might be the greatest learning tool we’ve ever had or a serious threat to critical thinking. Some may see opportunity, while others see disruption. And honestly, many of us are still figuring out how we really feel about it.

Just recently, Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, shared a LinkedIn post about a new meta-analysis titled “The effect of ChatGPT on students’ learning performance, learning perception, and higher-order thinking.” The post sparked a lot of reactions, but the comment section was turned off. Perhaps that says something about how charged this topic has become.

In this edition, we’ll explore the range of perspectives on AI in education, what people are saying, what’s fueling the debate, and what it might mean for the future of learning.

Here is an overview of today’s newsletter:

• Upcoming workshops on project-based pedagogy and tips for integrating AI into any curriculum

• A look at the diverse perspectives on AI’s role in education today

• A new AI literacy framework designed for primary and secondary education

• Emerging changes to assessment practices for an AI-driven world

⭐️ AI x Education Webinar Series

📢 Upcoming Webinars

AI and the Art of Learning: Project-Based Pedagogy for the Future
Friday, May 30 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM PDT

As AI transforms how we work and create, it also challenges us to rethink how we teach. What if, rather than replacing human learning, AI could help us return to what makes it meaningful: curiosity, creativity, and connection?

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of AI, education, and the arts. This session spotlights project-based learning as a powerful framework for helping students thrive in an AI-enhanced world. Whether you're an educator, school leader, or lifelong learner, you'll leave with new inspiration for designing hands-on, human-centered learning experiences.

In this webinar, you’ll discover:

• Practical ways educators are using AI to support student-led projects and inquiry

• How creativity, experimentation, and purpose can flourish in an AI-enabled classroom

• Strategies for co-designing learning with students using ethical, human-first approaches

Featured Speakers:

• Tara Mandrekar – Associate Director, Ourmedia: Building equitable, AI-ready learning-to-career pathways

• Jorge Costa – Professor, ASU & Grammy-nominated engineer: Bridging music, learning, and emerging tech

• Dan Be Kim – Edtech researcher, Harvard’s Berkman