Coursemojo
Coverage of Coursemojo in the Nexus archive.
- Schools spend billions on AI, but struggle to figure out what’s worth it
School districts nationwide are challenged by the sheer array of artificial intelligence tools available for educational spending, leading some officials to feel overwhelmed despite billions of dollars at stake. Experts note an asymmetry between what tool providers know and what the school districts know, necessitating new mechanisms for safe vetting. Districts like Sumner County Schools and Allentown School District are conducting structured pilot programs and reviews to implement AI tools effectively.
- This Tennessee school system credits AI with improving student TCAP scores. Here’s how
Sumner County Schools in Tennessee credits AI teaching assistant CourseMojo with improving student TCAP English Language Arts (ELA) scores. A pilot program for sixth graders showed an 8 percentage point increase in ELA proficiency, leading to expansion to all middle school grades. Groups using 25+ CourseMojo activities saw an average 3.7 percentage point improvement, while low-usage groups saw minimal gains.