NYC’s AI in Schools plan under fire as feedback goes live; EEF in spotlight as critics cite evidence use in classrooms. Background: U.K. charity boosting evidence-based schooling since 2011.
The NYC Department of Education has released an AI usage plan with a color-coded “stoplight” framework, and more than 6,000 public comments have been submitted during a 45-day feedback period. Critics warn the guidelines focus on teachers and lack clear rules for students, raising concerns about potential reliance on AI in classrooms and data privacy.