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Classical education and AI could reshape how America prepares its children

The classical education movement now serves roughly 700,000 students across more than 1,500 schools nationwide

By Arthur Herman , Beth Herman Fox News

Published May 18, 2026 5:00am EDT

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There’s a revolution underway in American education, and First Lady Melania Trump and the White House are leading the way.

They’re taking America’s dismal reading and education numbers head-on, as well as the challenge of getting our children ready for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.

Melania Trump launched her "Foster the Future" summit on March 24, to highlight how AI can expand children’s opportunities as a learning tool rather than as a threat or a crutch.

Among the leading attendees was the CEO of Alpha Schools, MacKenzie Price. Alpha Schools is a private company establishing schools across the country, working to encourage children to see AI as their partner and guide in learning, as well as supporting the key "life skills" needed to live a full and productive life.

FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP: AI COULD IMPROVE TEACHING AND HELP DELIVER A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION TO OUR CHILDREN

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