AI in classrooms under scrutiny as UK highlights analytics
AI education news for week 35 in 2025.
Good morning, AI educators.
This week, schools weighed the practical risks of AI assistants while colleges expanded AI course options. In the UK, Jisc shared fresh examples of learning analytics improving student support.
In This Weeks News
Teachers weigh benefits and risks of AI assistants in class.
National poll shows falling public support for classroom AI.
US colleges launch new AI certificates and degrees.
District leaders form an AI advisory council to vet tools.
UK universities highlight analytics to boost student retention.
Teachers question AI assistants’ classroom trade-offs
One US feature pulled together teacher experiences with AI assistants, noting time-savings for planning and marking, but also bias, equity and over-reliance concerns that require clear guardrails.
Details:
Common Sense Media flags “invisible influencer” risks in lesson content.
Teachers report best results when AI stays strictly teacher-facing.
Novice staff can over-trust outputs without strong curriculum knowledge.
District policies and human-in-the-loop review remain essential.
Why it matters: Schools adopting AI assistants need simple, enforceable rules that protect pedagogy and equity.
GovTech 27 August 2025.
Learning analytics spotlight in UK higher education
Jisc showcased how Abertay University uses attendance and learning analytics to identify at-risk students and intervene sooner, as part of new member stories.
Details:
Case notes timely prompts from analytics to support retention.
Separate item covers compliance needs for international students.
Focus on practical workflows, not just dashboards.
Why it matters: Early-warning analytics can cut workload and target support where it matters most.
Jisc 28 August 2025.
AI Education News in Brief
OpenAI Launches Learning Accelerator OpenAI has introduced an initiative to advance AI research, training, and deployment for educators and learners. OpenAI, 29 August 2025.
Public backing for AI in K-12 slips in national poll Support fell for AI in lesson planning, test prep and homework, according to new PDK survey reporting. GovTech, 26 August 2025.
Community college adds applied AI certificate Spokane Falls Community College launches an AI certificate focused on cybersecurity, health and manufacturing, plus short courses for the public. GovTech, 29 August 2025. GovTech
UK universities share new learning-analytics practices Jisc publishes Abertay case studies on attendance, risk flags and compliance processes for international students. Jisc, 28 August 2025.
AI Studies Released This Week
AI use in STEM writing courses linked to shifts in science identity A qualitative study finds AI can support communication tasks, but structured guidance is needed to avoid dependence and to sustain confidence. 26 August 2025.
Frontiers
70 AI in Education Statistics & Trends AI usage among students has risen to 92%, with significant growth in generative AI for assessments. 25 August 2025. Demandsage
AI Landscape Study in Higher Education The study reveals gaps in AI policies, urging institutions to address opportunities and risks in teaching. 26 August 2025. EDUCAUSE
In Other AI News
TIME releases list of the 100 most influential people in AI for 2025. TIME
UAE AI market projected to grow at a 43.9% CAGR through 2030. Grand View Research
AI investments in the UAE accelerate with new funds for research and development. IBM
Microsoft expands AI partnerships in the Middle East for public sector applications. Microsoft
Google supports AI research and sustainability initiatives in the region. Google