
This School Uses AI to Predict Absence Before It Happens
09/1/2026 | 12 mins.
How schools can use AI to spot attendance patterns, predict absence, and support families earlier, based on real headteacher experience and practical lessons for educators navigating data, policy, and innovation.Iām proud to announce the new book āThe Educatorsā AI Guide 2026ā is OUT NOW. It includes contributions from hundreds of teachers and education leaders. Click here to find out more.Find Dan on:ā LinkedInā ā Xā ā BlueSkyā ā Facebookā ā Instagramā ā Newsletterā AI-generated content can make mistakes

Are AI Cautious Schools Causing a Social Divide?
08/1/2026 | 10 mins.
Todayās episode explores fears of a growing AI social divide, why computing literacy matters for every child, and what educators can do to ensure agency in an automated world future.Iām proud to announce the new book āThe Educatorsā AI Guide 2026ā is OUT NOW. It includes contributions from hundreds of teachers and education leaders. Click here to find out more.Find Dan on:ā LinkedInā ā Xā ā BlueSkyā ā Facebookā ā Instagramā ā Newsletterā AI-generated content can make mistakes

Does AI Have a Water Problem?
07/1/2026 | 10 mins.
Is AI really wasting water? We unpack Andy Masleyās viral article, challenge common myths teachers raise, and explore what the data actually says about AI, education, and environmental impact today.Iām proud to announce the new book āThe Educatorsā AI Guide 2026ā is OUT NOW. It includes contributions from hundreds of teachers and education leaders. Click here to find out more.Find Dan on:ā LinkedInā ā Xā ā BlueSkyā ā Facebookā ā Instagramā ā Newsletterā AI-generated content can make mistakes

Why the NYT Gets AI in Education Wrong
06/1/2026 | 10 mins.
A critical look at New York Times fears about AI in schools, unpacking why the real risks arenāt the tools themselves but outdated pedagogy, assessment, and missed opportunities for better learning.Iām proud to announce the new book āThe Educatorsā AI Guide 2026ā is OUT NOW. It includes contributions from hundreds of teachers and education leaders. Click here to find out more.Find Dan on:ā LinkedInā ā Xā ā BlueSkyā ā Facebookā ā Instagramā ā Newsletterā AI-generated content can make mistakes

How Detection Tools Are Reshaping Student Lives
05/1/2026 | 10 mins.
As AI detection spreads in schools, false accusations rise. This episode explores flawed tools, student harm, and what educators can rethink about assessment, trust, and learning in an AI-rich classroom.Click here for the articleClick here for my interview with TurnitinIām proud to announce the new book āThe Educatorsā AI Guide 2026ā is OUT NOW. It includes contributions from hundreds of teachers and education leaders. Click here to find out more.Find Dan on:ā LinkedInā ā Xā ā BlueSkyā ā Facebookā ā Instagramā ā Newsletterā AI-generated content can make mistakes



AI for Educators Daily with Dan Fitzpatrick