A two-year study in Tennessee randomly assigned low-performing students from 18 middle schools to use Khan Academy with AI tutor Khanmigo. Students used Khanmigo on only about a third of learning days, often sending off-topic messages or trying to get answers. Khan Academy students showed faster math gains, but researchers say benefits were not from AI. Khan Academy has redesigned its interface to better integrate Khanmigo.
The Education Bureau (EDB) of Hong Kong held a two-day AI Leadership Training on August 24-25 for principals, vice-principals, and middle managers of primary, secondary, and special schools, attracting about 1,400 participants. The training, conducted in both face-to-face and online modes, introduced the AI Literacy Learning Framework and the Guide to Using AI in Teaching, and shared school-based AI+Subject practices. Under Secretary for Education Dr Sze Chun-fai emphasized the role of school leaders in translating policy into school-based action plans.
US tech giants Microsoft, Google, Apple, and OpenAI are deepening their involvement in American schools by providing training, workshops, and tools. The American Federation of Teachers launched an AI training program with Microsoft and OpenAI worth over 2.2 billion rupees, drawing criticism. Los Angeles Unified School District has stopped using iPads and Chromebooks for young children. Google holds a 59% market share via affordable Chromebooks, raising concerns about screen time.
QS I-GAUGE released two reports on August 25, 2026, showing that only 13% of schools in India have achieved advanced system-wide AI integration, and 91% of teachers believe schools need clear boundaries for student AI use. The surveys covered 1,209 teachers from 71 K-12 schools and 1,118 faculty from 146 higher education institutions. In higher education, 78% of faculty fear overuse will weaken independent thinking, while 76% expect AI to improve academic performance.
KAIST President Bae Choong-sik announced on August 24 that all undergraduate and graduate courses will be completely redesigned for the AI era starting March 2026. Courses will be categorized by AI usage level: AI-free education in humanities and basic sciences, AI-assisted problem-solving in most classes, and student-led AI development. All 750 professors will become concurrent faculty of the AI college.
On August 24, 2026, Feixiang Teacher released version 3.0, adding an 'education app generation' capability that lets users create accessible, AI-powered apps with data persistence and iteration through dialogue, without coding. This is the third major upgrade in nine months, following 1.0 (Dec 2025) for teaching animations and 2.0 (May 2026) for interactive courseware. The team has built an AI Lab since 2014, accumulating question banks and learning data. The upgrade also enhances document parsing and multimodal abilities.
In the summer of 2026, Shanghai University of Engineering Science and Songjiang No.2 High School signed a three-year cooperation agreement, launching two summer science practice courses on 'green low-carbon' and 'artificial intelligence'. More than 50 incoming high school students attended a two-day course, learning carbon footprint accounting and building a campus AI assistant. The course used the internal testing platform 'Xingyun LCA' to help students understand the underlying logic of AI. Over the next three years, the two parties will continue to co-develop courses in fields such as artificial intelligence and urban transportation.
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TPT's July 2026 survey of 7,345 US educators found 83% have used AI tools for school tasks, mainly for creating instructional resources (60.2%), brainstorming (42%), and reducing administrative workload (41.5%). Meanwhile, 94% are at least somewhat concerned about AI's overall impact on student progress, with top concerns being critical thinking (82.5%), cheating (56.5%), and writing skills (50.1%). 76.8% feel optimistic about the new school year, but 61% cite students' social-emotional needs as the biggest challenge.
Teachers in Wisconsin report AI's growing presence in classrooms, but not all schools have AI policies, leaving teachers to decide usage. Teachers use AI for grading and lesson planning while worrying about student misuse like AI-written papers. The state offers AI guidance but no mandates, leading to varied classroom practices. Teachers see AI as a major educational challenge and are rethinking teaching and assessment.
According to Duozhi on August 24, Canadian children's entertainment company Spin Master will acquire Hapiko Inc., the maker of the kids' AI voice printer Stickerbox, in a deal valued at $35-50 million. Stickerbox, priced at $129, has sold out 13 times since its launch in late 2025. Spin Master reported 2025 revenue of $2.11 billion and owns brands like PAW Patrol. The acquisition is expected to close later this month.
The 5th Hong Kong Innovation Expo, held in August 2026, attracted over 60,000 visitors. 120 school teams showcased AI and tech inventions addressing daily life and community issues. Over 500 submissions were received, and gold winners will attend the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions. Since 2021, the expo has engaged over 400 schools and nearly 9,000 students and teachers.
