Teachers Partner with Tech Giants for AI Training

Published on 8.11.25

  The American Federation of Teachers has partnered with Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to provide $23 million in training for educators on using AI "wisely, safely and ethically." This initiative aims to help teachers generate lesson plans and communicate effectively with artificial intelligence. However, the author, an elementary teacher and researcher, expresses concern that this partnership may prioritize technology over children's needs, highlighting their own experience of teaching students who learn out of curiosity rather than obligation.

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