The Eighth Graders Asking Better Questions Than the Adults

In this episode we explore what eighth-grade students in California are asking about AI. We reflect on a recent classroom visit and use students’ own questions to examine what young people already understand about AI, what they are unsure about, and why their concerns about fairness, cheating, fake work, and feedback matter for educators and district leaders.Topics covered:How students are experiencing AI feedback in real classroomsThe limits and risks of AI detection toolsWhat student questions reveal about AI literacyWhy transparency matters when AI gives feedbackHow AI use can affect students’ sense of fairnessWhat teachers and districts should consider before adopting AI toolsWhy process, not just final writing products, matters in assessment