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- 1Educators make case for letting kids struggle productively●In an age of instant answers, educators say there's a case for letting kids struggle a little
Educators are arguing that in an era of instant answers from search engines and AI tools, children benefit from being allowed to grapple with difficult problems before getting help. The argument, highlighted in education coverage, is that productive struggle builds persistence, deeper understanding and problem-solving skills that quick answers can undercut, prompting debate among teachers and parents about how much help is too much.
- 2AI belongs in education, but not at the front of the classroom●Gretchen Givens Generett: AI belongs in education, but not at the front of the classroom
Gretchen Givens Generett argues that artificial intelligence has a place in schools, but teachers should remain the leading force in the classroom. Her commentary, published on TribLIVE, reflects a broader debate among educators about how to integrate AI tools without letting them replace human instruction and judgment in teaching.