Classroom AI Adoption Triggers Decline In Student Motivation And Test Scores

By Jill Barshay · Hechinger Report · 2026-07-13

A randomized trial involving nearly 3,000 students found that providing teachers with generative AI assistants can actually hinder the learning process. The Hechinger Report notes that while these tools are marketed as efficiency boosters, their use often correlates with lower st

A randomized trial involving nearly 3,000 students found that providing teachers with generative AI assistants can actually hinder the learning process. The Hechinger Report notes that while these tools are marketed as efficiency boosters, their use often correlates with lower st