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Houston ISD's AI Push Amid Controversy | Texas News
Houston ISD welcomed over 160,000 students back with festive energy and big changes — including a $4.5 million “Future 2” AI prep program at nine schools — but the new year’s optimism is overshadowed by controversy. A sweeping overhaul of special education services has triggered federal investigation and state rebuke, forcing families to relocate kids and putting the district on an October deadline to comply. Meanwhile, critics question whether “Future 2”’s after-school AI focus is too screen-heavy, while the district defends hands-on learning and field trips. Two schools are also testing…
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