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The Battle Over A.I. in the Classroom

June 17, 2026·31 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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The episode explores the turbulent integration of AI into American classrooms, highlighting the tension between tech industry ambitions and educators' efforts to preserve critical thinking. It centers on a pioneering teacher who created an 'AI driver's education' course to empower student

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Natasha Singer

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

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Natasha SingerScott KernMike Taubman

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GoogleOpenAI

Research & Papers

Brookings report on generative AI in education

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Artificial IntelligenceInvestigative JournalismParentingRacial JusticeTech NewsUs Politics

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