Could AI Soon Replace Teachers in Schools?
As schools reopen, many districts, families, and even the federal government are turning to AI as part of the classroom experience. However, while AI is being welcomed as a new educational tool, some experts caution that it could deepen the nation’s teacher shortage if it starts taking over responsibilities traditionally handled by educators. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, nearly one in three AI specialists believes teaching jobs could decrease because of the technology. The experts predict that within the next two decades, a significant share of educators might see their roles put at risk. The findings arrive…