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A look at Alpha School, a network of private schools
A look at Alpha School, a network of private schools that claims to teach kids 2x as fast using AI; data shows ~50% of K-8 students missed this goal in math
TL;DRAI-powered school chain promises double-speed learning; half its students don't hit math targets.
Why it matters: As AI education expands into public systems, outcomes data suggests marketing claims may outpace actual results.
Alpha School, a private network, is spreading into public education. While its students' test scores are high, some parents and educators say it doesn't live up to the hype.
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