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Science · Mathematics & computing · published 2026-08-28 · via Scientific American

Private school network bets big on AI tutors despite research gaps

Alpha School, a private school network, is expanding to about 50 campuses this fall, relying on AI tutors for two hours of daily instruction. The company trains its models on student misconceptions and learning differences, but researchers caution that the effectiveness of this approach is not yet scientifically established. Tuition ranges from $40,000 to $75,000 per year.

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