The AI Shift in Schools: Risks, Realities, and What’s Coming Next

October 15, 2025
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The use of AI in education is inevitable - and as an educator, it’s up to you to ensure it’s being used safely, responsibly, and in a way that encourages meaningful learning.

So, how do we make sure AI will make education better, not worse?

We conducted extensive research to get to the bottom of this, using three guiding questions:

Mindset: How can schools build confidence for the effective use of AI?

Mechanism: How can schools support stakeholders to adopt AI responsibly?

Motivation: How can schools inspire stakeholders to change their behaviors towards new best practices?

We recognize that AI in education is all about striking the right balance between the risks and benefits. While navigating this path isn’t straightforward, we believe there’s a lot to gain if it’s approached thoughtfully. And luckily we have a Toolbox to help…

As an educator, you can’t prevent the use of AI - but that’s not what really matters. The ultimate goal is for your students to genuinely understand their work, regardless of what tools they used along the way.

Find each Toolbox item, and the full report here.

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