Public Education in 2035

In addition to what I said before, AI isn’t going away.

Tools like OpenAI’s models and similar systems are already being used by students, whether schools approve or not. The real question isn’t whether to allow AI. It’s how to integrate it responsibly. Used poorly, AI can become a shortcut ,replacing thinking with copy-paste answers.

Used well, it can act like a tutor: Explaining complex concepts, Generating practice questions, Providing writing feedback, Offering alternative perspectives

Calculators were once controversial in math classrooms. Now they’re standard. The risk isn’t the tool. It’s dependency without understanding. Maybe education should shift from “Don’t use AI” to “Here’s how to use AI critically.” If we don’t teach students how to use these tools wisely, they’ll still use them, just without guidance.