The future of AI in the Classroom

Billionaire-backed Alpha School is expanding its teacherless, AI-driven model to Miami Beach for the 2026-27 school year. For a hefty $65,000 annual tuition, the K-8 program replaces traditional instruction with personalized AI tutoring that condenses core subjects into just two hours a day. While studies show AI tutoring is as effective as human instruction, the rapid growth of these schools highlights a major shift toward automated learning. Stephanie Arthur, Assistant Professor of Instruction at USF's College of Education, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down how AI is shaping the classroom.