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Educators are arguing that in an era of instant answers from search engines and AI tools, children benefit from being allowed to grapple with difficult problems before getting help. The argument, highlighted in education coverage, is that productive struggle builds persistence, deeper understanding and problem-solving skills that quick answers can undercut, prompting debate among teachers and parents about how much help is too much.

Gretchen Givens Generett argues that artificial intelligence has a place in schools, but teachers should remain the leading force in the classroom. Her commentary, published on TribLIVE, reflects a broader debate among educators about how to integrate AI tools without letting them replace human instruction and judgment in teaching.

Education experts are cautioning that students may be leaning too heavily on artificial intelligence tools, raising concerns about weakened critical thinking, reduced writing skills, and academic integrity. The warning, reported by Gulf Times, adds to a growing debate among teachers and researchers worldwide about how AI should be used in classrooms and how schools can balance its benefits with the risks to genuine learning.

Yashar, who was born in Iran and once worked in intelligence before becoming a teacher, is entering politics with a run for a seat in Israel's Knesset. She is centring her campaign on an overhaul of the country's education system, arguing for reform from someone with firsthand classroom experience. The story is drawing attention as an unusual path from espionage and teaching to national politics.

A guest commentary argues that artificial intelligence can genuinely benefit students, but only when treated as a learning tool rather than a companion. The piece warns against students forming emotional attachments to AI chatbots, arguing the technology should support study and problem-solving without replacing human relationships, teachers or peer interaction in schools.