AI-Based Private School to Open in Chicago, Offering Teacher-Free Education
Alpha School, a network of AI-driven private schools, is set to open a new K-8 campus in Chicago. The school, which charges $55,000 annually, replaces traditional teachers with 'guides' who motivate students to complete lessons delivered through AI-powered software. This model condenses core subject learning into two hours, with the remainder of the day dedicated to workshops. The school claims to offer a more personalized and efficient learning experience, with students reportedly performing in the 99th percentile on standardized tests. However, the approach has faced skepticism due to the lack of external research supporting its effectiveness and concerns about the absence of traditional teacher-student relationships. 
