What if technology made classrooms feel more human, not less?

On this episode of Raising Kids in the Age of AI, we dive into real stories from the front lines of education to show how AI can help teachers meet diverse learning needs, increase engagement, and bring back joy to the classroom so school doesn't turn into a screen-filled dystopia.

Alex and Dr. Aliza first sit down with New York City special ed and tech teacher Shira Moskovitz, who transformed a disengaged science class by turning a traditional unit into a choice-driven project. With AI’s help, Shira's students built their own learning ecosystems and chose formats (posters, graphic novels, podcasts, videos, etc.) that matched their strengths. As a result, engagement in the class surged, work quality rose, and one student on the autism spectrum earned recognition at a district STEM fair — that’s the power of differentiation at scale.

We also hear from Jennie Magiera, Google’s Global Head of Education Impact who also is a former teacher. Jennie explains how AI can help teachers draft lesson plans, refresh well-worn units, and spot real-time insights to free up time for more meaningful work with students, like one-on-one help and more in-depth feedback. Think of it like a coaching headset: the teacher stays in control while AI quietly amplifies reach and responsiveness.

Across our conversations, we hear pushback on the fear that AI will replace teachers or isolate students. Instead, both guests keep the focus on equity, relevance, and authentic student-teacher connection. When used with intention, AI supports teacher-led classrooms, helps students build executive function, and turns “Why do I need this?” into “This finally clicks for me.”

aiEDU: The AI Education Project

• aiEDU.org
• linkedin.com/company/aiedu/

Dr. Aliza Pressman

• DrAliza.com
• linkedin.com/in/aliza-pressman-ph-d-279b7125/