Teacher Reporting Labs (TRL) is a teacher-led podcast where educators report back on a mix of topics, triumphs and challenges they face in the classroom through exploratory and candid conversations.
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What teachers really think about AI in the classroom
October 22, 2025Recorded live at the PBS News Student Reporting Labs 2025 Teacher Workshop, this episode explores how artificial intelligence is impacting classrooms—and what that means for teaching and learning. Educators share their first experiences with AI tools, reflecting on the promise, the pitfalls, and the questions that come with this rapidly evolving technology. From curiosity to caution to cautious excitement, you’ll hear authentic voices from teachers navigating the new frontier of AI in education.
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Special thanks to the teachers whose insights and voices contributed to this episode.
Hosted by Mike Conrad of Royal Oak High School and Youth Media Producer Justin Rhodes. SRL Senior Community Engagement Manager Emily Hope Dobkin and Youth Media Producer Justin Rhodes produced this episode with support from Senior Director of Youth Media Programming Victor Fernandez, Editorial Director Marie Cusick, and Executive Director Leah Clapman. Wyatt Mayes edited and mixed this episode.