Generative AI carries new potential for personalized education, which can take many forms. Even as schools customize the rate and style of learning for each student, they should also keep an eye on collective interests.

AI's potential to create personalized learning experiences, as well as reactive and proactive coaching and tutoring tools, could help institutions meet expectations of adult online learners and raise completion rates.

Following debate at one district, a civil liberties lawsuit and what was initially an 18-month moratorium, the New York State Department of Education is drafting recommendations for facial recognition in schools.

NYC will be the first major school system in the nation to offer such an expansive program, including more course offerings and the ability to take classes at non-traditional times, like evenings and weekends.