As the Trump administration endeavors to dismantle the Department of Education, the public school system, which serves approximately 50 million students, is undergoing significant transformations. Consequently, the U.S. education landscape is proactively exploring strategies to mitigate the effects of reduced support, particularly through the integration of technology and, more specifically, artificial intelligence.
The federal government is significantly decreasing, if not completely removing, its educational support, which accounts for over thirteen percent of a school’s total funding, based on the latest data. This reduction is evident in its focus on states that do not dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as its actions concerning the Department of Education’s programs related to disabilities and special education. As the landscape of education in the country changes, both educators and students are increasingly utilizing AI tools, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and various AI-driven educational and video learning platforms, to address existing gaps.
Nhon Ma, CEO and co-founder of Numerade, a STEM education platform, stated, “This is certainly regrettable, particularly for Title I schools. Title, I school districts are granted additional financial support to assist children from low-income families, aiming to ensure that all children have a substantial opportunity to access a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, while also addressing educational achievement disparities through the allocation of federal funds for educational programs and services.”
Transforming the traditional 7-hour school day
Mackenzie Price, the co-founder of the tech-driven 2 Hour Learning protocol and a network of private schools, in addition to being the host of the Future of Education podcast, contends that the current difficulties faced by students indicate a pressing need for change.
Price stated, “I do not believe that funding is directly linked to outcomes. The present political administration aims to provide greater options to states and communities. When we consider personalized learning and what is most effective for each child, it seems reasonable to enable families to discover the educational approach that suits their child best.”
