School Districts Nationwide Grapple with AI Edtech Investment Decisions

As the new school year begins, school districts across the U.S. are facing challenges in determining which artificial intelligence tools are worth purchasing, despite spending billions on edtech. Educators and experts note that districts are overwhelmed by the array of choices and the need to vet products for safety, usability, and efficacy, especially with shrinking budgets and expiring federal pandemic-era funding.