$40K-a-year school has no teachers, only AI shaping lessons

Breakdown

• Alpha School in Austin uses AI software for core academic instruction, replacing traditional teachers. 15s
• Students work at their own pace in the mornings and focus on life skills in the afternoons. 25s
• Adults in classrooms are called guides, not teachers, and provide motivation rather than academic instruction. 48s
• Tuition is $40,000 per year, and the school claims students test in the top 1% on standardized assessments. 2m 4s
• The AI-driven model has received both interest from officials and skepticism from educators. 2m 30s