NYT Investigation Undercuts Alpha School's AI 'Twice the Learning' Claims
A New York Times investigation found that only 42% of students at AI-driven Alpha School achieved its advertised 'twice the learning speed,' with half falling short of its math promise, even as the school expands from private into public education with Trump administration backing.
2026-10-23 ~ 2026-10-25 · 2 related posts
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