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What comes to mind when you hear the words “artificial intelligence”? When we posed this question to students at two public schools in Colombia, their answers ranged from giggles to thoughtful silence—and one unforgettable response:

“AI is like a unicorn-duck. It doesn’t exist. It’s just something made up on computers or phones.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQSOkxebZOo

Watch the video: “AI in the Classroom: Voices from Rural and Urban Colombia”

In this post, Kellie C. Ady, Executive Director of Education Strategy & Learning Innovation at
PowerSchool, shares a practical three-step approach to help education leaders define a clear vision for AI in learning. As AI becomes increasingly present in classrooms, her insights offer a timely guide for ensuring alignment, purpose, and impact across all levels of an organization.

A few weeks ago, we had the chance to engage in a fascinating conversation with Peter Singer’s AI avatar—an experimental project built using his writings and public statements to provide answers that closely reflect his positions. The avatar, while compelling, left us wondering: what would the real Peter Singer say?

We don't need to wonder anymore.

For years, technology has entered classrooms across Latin America and the Caribbean with promises of an educational revolution. Many well-intentioned efforts have produced mixed results. However, evidence accumulated over recent decades has taught us that what truly makes a difference is not the technology itself, but how it is used.

Today, artificial intelligence (AI) arrives with even greater potential—but also with new questions. Are we ready to integrate AI with purpose, equity, and vision? Can we do so in light of what we’ve already learned?

In an innovative experiment, we interacted with Peter Singer's chatbot, one of the most influential philosophers in the utilitarian school of thought, to explore the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.  

In this insightful post, Kellie C. Ady, Executive Director of Education Strategy & Learning Innovation at PowerSchool, explores four key ways schools can build AI readiness among students to prepare them as global citizens. As AI’s role in education grows, her practical guidance highlights foundational strategies around instruction, student engagement, technology access, and curriculum alignment to support future-ready learners.

Getting the right education policies into place is hard enough. But more often than not, implementation is where they fall apart. Let us share two striking findings. First, an analysis of more than 400 education policies across more than 40 education systems found that fewer than half of these policies showed evidence of progress or impact over the past decade.

Teacher turnover hits hardest in schools that can least afford it. In São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, schools serving disadvantaged communities have historically struggled to retain experienced teachers, creating a revolving door that disrupts student learning. But new research shows that targeted financial incentives can dramatically change this pattern.

The Challenge: High Turnover in Vulnerable Schools

“How can every school be ready for the digital age?” Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), countries are advancing digital education—but challenges remain. Meanwhile, South Korea’s bold policies and sustained investments have enabled nationwide digital access, AI-powered textbooks, and large-scale teacher training. In this blog, we explore three key lessons from Korea’s Digital Transformation in Education and how LAC can learn from them to expandlearning empowered by technology. Real-world impact, however, demands cross-regional partnerships.