Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Schools: Are Educators and Ed-Tech Developers Overlooking the Biggest Risk? (And Biggest Opportunity?)

The AI wave is here, but beneath the hype, will students measurably benefit? Past lessons about EdTech adoption tell us the opportunities are there, but so are the roadblocks. Will innovators in the K-12 sector be able to navigate school setting complexities and cultures? Will educators be nimble and agile, adopting an innovation mindset?

This post explores the complex realities of school systems, the cultural and organizational forces that shape adoption, and how educators and ed-tech innovators can move beyond the “us vs. them” mindset to co-design technology that truly advances teaching, learning, and equity.