Randi Weingarten said Newark Public Schools visit confirmed her fears about AI in the classroom

By: Jessie Gómez

Outlets: Chalkbeat Newark

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 741

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said recently that her visit to Newark’s Park Elementary School reinforced her worry about screens and AI in schools.

The day after her Newark trip, she proceeded with a high-profile call for a ban on student-facing AI in elementary schools.

“The classroom is very quiet, and …

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