Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help

BuzzPulse News May 20, 2026

Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help

Mary Acebu, a special education teacher at Riverview Middle School in Bay Point, Calif., works with a student during a math lesson. She says using AI to help with the paperwork part of her job allows her to spend more time interacting with her students in a meaningful way.

A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work.

(Image credit: Talia Herman for NPR)

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Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help