In this episode we explore whether AI should be used as a starting point for student writing, especially in ELA classrooms.

Topics covered:

• The NCTE AI ELA Framework for grades 6–12
• Why the “blank page” is such a real challenge in writing instruction
• The difference between AI as a starting point and AI as a thinking partner
• What research suggests about AI, brainstorming, and idea diversity
• How AI can function as a mirror for student thinking rather than a replacement for it

Sources:

https://ncte.org/working-ela-ai-framework/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-025-02173-x