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Reading Is Hard to Teach. Can AI Help?

By Alyson Klein & Yi-Jo Shen — March 27, 2026 1 min read
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Artificial intelligence might be able to drive cars, treat diseases, and train your front door to recognize your face. But can it help kids learn how to read?

The answer from some experts is that it won’t be long before AI tools for reading instruction are commonplace in schools.

But those predictions come with a big caveat: Relying too heavily on AI could be counterproductive.

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