TG moves towards AI-driven school education reforms

Hyderabad:The state government is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to address key gaps in school education, particularly in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) for primary students. The move follows a growing recognition that technology could help improve learning outcomes across the state, providing a personalised approach to education that addresses individual student needs.
A delegation led by Dr Yogita Rana, secretary of education, visited the EkStep Foundation in Bengaluru on Thursday, to explore how AI could be used to enhance the state’s educational framework.
EkStep, co-founded by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani, has been working with several states, including Gujarat, to implement digital learning tools and improve student performance.
One of the central points of the discussion was the use of AI tools to help improve basic skills like reading, writing and numeracy in early education. Telangana is looking to implement AI-powered solutions to help teachers pinpoint the learning gaps and provide students with tailored learning experiences, ensuring that every child receives the attention they need to succeed in these foundational areas, the education department said in a statement.
Alongside student-focused tools, the team also discussed strategies to improve the digital literacy of teachers, training them to incorporate AI into their classrooms effectively.
The state aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to better guide students in a tech-enhanced learning environment, they said.
The decision to integrate AI into education has been inspired by Kerala’s success in using AI to improve its education system.