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  • Can AI help K-12 educators overcome the burdens of assessments?

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    Smiling female teacher using computer with diverse group of children

    Many K-12 educators have resisted using artificial intelligence (AI). But a new national survey from Pearson and K-12 Dive’s studioID shows a new eagerness to use AI-powered tools in one area: classroom assessments. 

    Seven in 10 (72%) respondents say they’re already using AI with assessments or plan to do so soon.

    Why? The Pearson survey suggests they see AI as a way to ease some of their assessment burden.

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  • Pearson's New Civics Assessment Helps Students Read, Reason, and Engage

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    What does it mean to be ready for civic life in America today? For generations, civics education has helped students understand how our government works, why our rights matter, and how each of us can make a difference. But in classrooms across the country, the experience of learning civics can vary; often shaped by local resources and priorities. 

    Recent national data shows that many students aren’t reaching desired levels of civic knowledge and skills. According to NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) in 2022, just 22% of eighth graders scored proficient in civics, and nearly half fell below basic levels. These numbers have prompted renewed focus and conversations among educators, families, and policymakers about how best to support civic learning for every student.

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