An AI-powered school promises students will ‘crush’ academics — no teachers required
Alpha School, a private for-profit school network, plans to open a new location in Boston, using AI tutors and 'guides' instead of traditional teachers, with a proposed tuition of $55,000 per year. The Boston School Committee has expressed reservations about the AI-driven curriculum and the school's affordability.
Alpha School, a private for-profit network, plans to open a new location in Boston this fall. The school uses AI tutors and 'guides' to monitor students' progress, rather than traditional teachers. Alpha claims students can complete academic coursework in just two hours a day, freeing up time for other activities. The proposed Boston location would serve 25 students in kindergarten through eighth grade, with plans to double to 50 students the following year. The Boston School Committee has raised concerns about the AI-driven curriculum and the school's $55,000 annual tuition. The committee will evaluate whether the school meets state requirements, but will have no oversight over Alpha's teaching methods.
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