AI-Powered Alpha Schools Expands to 50 Campuses

TL;DR

Alpha Schools, an AI-powered private school, plans to expand from 12 to about 50 campuses in the 2026 school year.
The school's model uses AI software for core subjects for up to two hours daily, focusing the rest of the day on life skills workshops.
Alpha Schools hires "guides" who are paid at least $100,000 annually, instead of licensed teachers.
Tuition ranges from $45,000 to $75,000 per year.
The founder criticizes traditional schools for their inconsistent adoption of AI.
Critics worry that AI education models might confuse teaching with tutoring and emphasize the need for qualified human teachers.
Alpha Schools plans to open campuses in 27 new markets this school year.

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