Learning after the tool is closed
The American Psychological Association distinguishes engagement and assisted performance from durable learning. It calls for evidence that knowledge transfers beyond an app or chatbot.
Why it matters for leaders
For an AI pilot, specify what students must explain or perform independently after using the tool. Require evidence on that outcome before expansion.
The evidence
A multidisciplinary expert panel synthesizes psychological research into ten recommendations for education technology; this is not a new classroom experiment.
Who was studied
Direct K-12 focus: ages 5-18
What the evidence cannot tell us
The report cannot establish that a particular AI product works, or estimate a single effect across ages, subjects, and implementations.
Read the original sources
Summary and leadership analysis from the August 31–September 6, 2026 brief. The edition’s selection notes explain source access and evidence limitations.