Artificial intelligence is no longer a future issue for schools to monitor from a distance. It is already shaping how students research, write, solve problems, and engage with course material. The challenge for educators is not whether AI belongs in education. It is how to guide its use in ways that strengthen learning, support teachers, and protect the human relationships at the center of education.<\/p>\n
On March 25, 2026, Boston University Wheelock will host its annual BU Wheelock Forum<\/a>, this year focused on \u201cAI and the Future of Education.\u201d The event asks a timely question: What do teaching and learning mean in an AI world? The forum is designed for educators, learning leaders, ed technologists, and others engaged in education, and will bring together presenters from Boston University and beyond to explore the promise, risks, and real-world implications of AI in education. <\/span><\/p>\n It is the right conversation at the right time. College Board research found that the share of high school students reporting use of generative AI tools for schoolwork increased from 79% in January 2025 to 84% in May 2025. <\/span> That growth makes one thing clear: educators and education leaders need more than awareness. They need judgment, strategy, and the ability to make sound decisions about how AI should and should not be used in real learning environments.<\/p>\n To meet this moment, that is also why Boston University\u2019s new Online Master of Education in AI & Education<\/strong><\/a> has been developed.<\/p>\n AI in education is often discussed in extremes. Some see it as a breakthrough that will personalize learning, expand access, and reduce administrative burden. Others focus on the risks: bias, privacy concerns, over-reliance, and the possibility of weakening the social and cognitive work of learning.<\/p>\n The reality is more demanding than either headline suggests.<\/p>\n Schools need people who can evaluate AI claims with rigor, ask better questions before adopting new tools, and design learning environments that keep student and teacher agency intact. BU Wheelock\u2019s forum reflects that need directly. Its focus is not just on what AI can do, but on how educators and institutions can guide what comes next responsibly.<\/p>\n Boston University\u2019s Online EdM in AI & Education <\/a>is built for professionals who want to do more than react to change. The program prepares educators and leaders to guide human-centered AI in real educational settings. BU describes the program as designed to help students evaluate AI tools and claims, design AI-supported instruction, and use data to inform decisions about teaching, assessment, and learning outcomes. <\/span><\/p>\n This is not a degree about chasing trends. It is a program for people who want to make better decisions about AI in classrooms, schools, districts, higher education, and related learning environments.<\/p>\n This program is designed to be completed on a schedule that works for you. Choose part- or full-time enrollment and adjust your course delivery\u2014live online or asynchronous\u2014based on your professional commitments.<\/p>\n Choose AI and Education if you want to:<\/p>\n If you want to help shape the future of AI in education, start with the BU Wheelock Forum: AI and the Future of Education<\/strong> on March 25, 2026<\/strong>. It is an opportunity to hear from educators, researchers, and thought leaders who are actively exploring what teaching and learning should look like in an AI-shaped world. <\/span><\/p>\n And if you are ready to go further, explore Boston University\u2019s Online Master of Education in AI & Education, a fully online 30-credit program designed to help educators and leaders guide AI adoption with judgment, responsibility, and impact. <\/span><\/p>\n You can learn more about the degree<\/a> through BU Online and register for the forum through BU Wheelock<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Artificial intelligence is no longer a future issue for schools to monitor from a distance. It is already shaping how students research, write, solve problems, and engage with course material. The challenge for educators is not whether AI belongs in education. 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Online Master of Education in AI and Education: At a Glance<\/h2>\n
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A Degree Designed for Educators and Leaders Navigating AI in the Real World<\/h2>\n
What You Will Learn<\/h2>\n
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Who This Program Is Best Suited For<\/h2>\n
Typical Profiles<\/h3>\n
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How to Tell if This Program Is the Right Fit<\/h2>\n
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