Education, AI, and the “That’ll Never Work” Crowd
Let me guess: You’re already rolling your eyes. Every time I bring up AI in education, I get hit with the same visceral response: “It’ll never work.” (Spoiler alert: Denial is the first phase of the change curve. You get used to it.)
But here’s the thing – the future of education isn’t coming. It’s already here (and I've been talking about it for a while). And it’s running on AI. If you’re picturing rows of desks and teachers juggling 40 kids at once, it’s time to rethink what learning can really look like.
Welcome to another edition of the best damn newsletter in human-centric innovation.
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s ruffling feathers, stirring debates, and shaking up the status quo in education: AI in the Classroom.
Here’s what we’re covering:
→ Why traditional classrooms are no longer enough to prepare students for the future.
→ How a Texas school is leveraging AI to put students in the top 2% nationwide.
→ The undeniable link between personalised AI tutoring and student success.
Let’s get into it. 👇
Alpha School: AI-Driven Learning, Real-World Success
Imagine a classroom with no desks, no textbooks, and no traditional teachers. Sounds chaotic, right? Now imagine that same room with students working quietly, each on their own AI-powered learning programme, advancing through subjects at their own pace.
That’s not a hypothetical. It’s happening right now at Alpha School in Texas.
Top 2% Nationwide: Alpha’s students are crushing standardised tests, landing in the top 2% across the country.
Two Hours, That’s It: AI handles all core subjects in just two hours a day. The rest of the day? Spent on real-world skills like public speaking, running Airbnbs, or learning how to juggle and run a mile without collapsing.
Guides, Not Teachers: The adults in the room aren’t teachers—they’re Guides. Their job? Emotional support, motivation, and helping students navigate their AI-driven curriculum.
But what about the human element? AI doesn’t care if a student is rich or poor, white or Black, or in the 10th or 85th percentile. It’s infinitely patient and relentlessly consistent.
Let’s Address the Elephant in the Classroom
Whenever I mention AI in education, someone inevitably says, “But what about the kids who struggle without a teacher?”
Look, I get it. The current state of my old school students don't even have a desk to work on, kids line the cabinets at the side of the room in order to accommodate 40 students in the classroom. Imagine a teacher trying to meet the learning needs of 40 kids when some are literally balancing notebooks on their knees.
Now, imagine that same teacher equipped with AI that can:
Identify each student’s strengths and weaknesses in real-time.
Adapt lessons instantly based on each child’s learning style.
Free up hours in the day for teachers to do what only humans can do – coach, connect, inspire.
It’s not about replacing teachers. It’s about freeing them from the mundane tasks that AI can handle better, faster, and without judgement.
Learning to Learn: The Real Skill for the Future
At Alpha School, they’re not just teaching kids to ace tests. They’re teaching them to learn how to learn – a skill that’s going to matter far more in a world where jobs and industries are evolving faster than we can predict.
In the AI-driven classroom, students get:
Personalised feedback in real-time.
The chance to move at their own pace (some kids are working through Grade 8 science and Grade 10 reading simultaneously).
Twice as much time to work on life skills – because no one’s wasting hours on repetitive homework that AI can handle in a flash.
AI Isn’t a Maybe – It’s a Must
So, what’s next? Are we going to keep denying that AI is reshaping education? Or are we going to lean in, redefine what learning looks like, and prepare students for a future that’s already here?
Because here’s the truth: AI isn’t just changing how we learn. It’s changing who gets to learn, how they learn, and how far they can go.
Ready to Dive Deeper?
If this topic got you thinking, it’s time to dig in deeper. Check out the AI Uncovered course at Netropolitan Academy, where we’re not just talking about AI in education—we’re showing you how to leverage it to reshape learning, work, and the future.
I'm not here to facilitate comfortable conversations; I'm here to help us re-envision a more inclusive future that enables us to unlock every students potential.
So join now and take control of the conversation. Because in a world driven by AI, the greatest asset is still a curious mind.
Until next time, keep questioning, keep challenging, and keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Because the future of education isn’t about AI versus humans – it’s about AI for humans.
Let’s build it together.