- AI is arriving in many American schools now.
- Many teachers are learning to use new AI tools.
- Some tools help with planning lessons and tasks.
- Teachers say AI can reduce routine work and save time.
- They also worry about social learning in class.
- Researchers talked with teachers to learn their views.
- Schools and companies give training and technology support.
- People say more study is needed on long-term effects.
Difficult words
- tool — object or program to do a jobtools
- reduce — make something smaller or use less
- routine — usual work or tasks done often
- social learning — getting knowledge with other people in class
- researcher — person who studies and asks questionsResearchers
- training — lessons to learn how to use something
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Discussion questions
- Have you seen AI in your school?
- Would you like AI to help teachers with routine work?
- Do you like working with other students in class?
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