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A growing movement wants AI out of schools

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America's two largest school districts both imposed sweeping AI bans this past week, hitting the brakes on a technology that's rapidly making its way into classrooms around the country. Why it matters: Research on AI's educational value is mixed. Some studies have found personalized AI tutors can improve learning, while other research has linked AI-assisted essay writing to weaker critical thinking. Driving the news: New York City's public school district blocked AI use for roughly 600,000 students in Pre-K through 8th grade, restricting it to specific uses for high school students. Hours later, Los Angeles Unified imposed a districtwide moratorium on AI use on school devices for the 2026-27 school year, following a separate screen-time crackdown. And Chicago school board candidates are lining up to sign a pledge demanding a three-year moratorium on generative AI in its schools. What they're saying: Nicki Petrossi, a mother and co-founder of the Tech-Safe Learning Coalition, tells Axio

First report: New York Will Restrict the Use of AI in Public School Classrooms — colombiaone.com, 10d