Research released this month suggests that AI has become fully embedded in how students respond to homework and other assignments. The percentage of high school students who report using generative AI for schoolwork is growing, increasing from an already high 79% to 84% between January and May of this year, according to surveys conducted by College Board, the nonprofit that manages much of the nation's standardized tests, including the SAT.
Homework has always played a key role in learning. It helps reinforce what students learn in class and gives them a chance to practice skills on their own. For years, homework has been seen as a way to build discipline, improve problem-solving skills, and encourage independent thinking. However, not everyone views homework positively. Many people argue that much of it feels like a chore, and it doesn't promote real learning.
"I have a confession to make - and if you're my kids' school teacher, just keep swiping," Weaver said in her video. "After the kids have been at school all day, done their work, been on their best behavior and they come home with homework, sometimes I give them the answers to their homework."