In a decision that could reshape the way American students are supporting learning, the US Ministry of Education has published new advice encouraging schools to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve students' results. The guidelines describe how federal subsidies can now be directed to tutoring powered by AI, university and career advice and personalized teaching materials, provided that it is implemented ethically and with an approach led by humans.
What the new management means for students
Directives do not impose the use of AI, but it officially allows schools and beneficiaries to invest in AI technologies that can support teachers, tutors and university advisers. For students, this means a potential change to more personalized learning environments, where digital tools can adapt in real time to academic needs.Strong impact tutoring platforms could help students who need additional academic support, while virtual advice systems can simplify the selection of courses, financial aid planning and transitions to higher education or labor.In short, the department asks schools to use AI to help, not to replace, the educators already in class. The emphasis remains on improving the results of equity, access and learning.
Three key ways in schools can now use AI
According to advice, schools can use federal funds for:
- Improve instruction: This includes the development or purchase of tools fueled by AI which personalize the content according to the performance of the students and offer comments in real time.
- Develop access to tutoring: AI tutoring platforms can operate alongside human tutors, offering 24 -hour academic support and accompanied by students with services according to their individual learning gaps.
- Support career navigation: AI platforms can help students explore career paths, identify academic requirements and access virtual advice tools that simplify post -secondary planning.
The five guiding principles of the ministry
The Department of Education stressed that any use of AI in education must follow five key principles:
- It must be led by educators and support, not substitute, human professionals.
- It should be ethical, in particular when students from kindergarten to 12th year to understand how to use AI responsible.
- It must be accessible, especially for students and families requiring digital accommodation
- It must be transparent and explainable, with systems that parents and educators can understand
- He must comply with all data on data confidentiality, including the family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Why this counts now
The advice arrives at a time when the United States schools explore new ways of personalizing learning and filling academic gaps after the pandemic. By officially authorizing the use of AI through federal grant programs, the ministry reports both opportunity and caution. Schools are encouraged to associate with researchers and communities to implement AI so as to serve students effectively and ethically.For students, in particular those who sail on academic challenges or reflection on their future after school, AI could soon become a more familiar presence, working quietly in the background to offer opportune support and clearer direction.THE official orientation was published by the United States Ministry of Education on July 22, 2025.Education you are on WhatsApp now. Follow us here.