The Boston School Committee has approved a new private school by Alpha that replaces traditional teachers with AI tutors. Students will use AI software on laptops for personalized learning at their own pace, supported by “guides” instead of teachers. The model aims to accelerate academic progress, freeing time for projects and activities. Already operating with 500 students nationwide, the school charges approximately $55,000 annual tuition and received backing from the Trump administration. The decision passed 5-1 amid mixed community reactions. Proponents see innovation while critics worry about the human element in education.
The Boston School Committee has approved a new private school by Alpha that replaces traditional teachers with AI tutors. Students will use AI software on laptops for personalized learning at their own pace, supported by “guides” instead of teachers. The model aims to accelerate academic progress, freeing time for projects and activities. Already operating with 500 students nationwide, the school charges approximately $55,000 annual tuition and received backing from the Trump administration. The decision passed 5-1 amid mixed community reactions. Proponents see innovation while critics worry about the human element in education.