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Kids need soft skills in the age of AI, but what does this mean for schools?

AI in Education Editorialβ€’β€’β€’Updated May 31, 2026β€’1 min readβ€’Read source
Kids need soft skills in the age of AI, but what does this mean for schools?
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Generative AI is forcing K-12 schools to reconsider what key skills to teach students. Cavan Images via Getty Images For the past half-century, the jobs that have commanded the greatest earnings have increasingly concentrated on knowledge work , especially in science and technology . Now with the spread of generative artificial intelligence, that may no longer be true. Employers are beginning to report their intent to replace certain white-collar jobs with AI .

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