New article! Peng He and Joe Kracik, in DISER, February 2026, Vol. 8, article #6

Across different settings, teachers and researchers are wrestling with some big questions about AI in education: How can it actually help students build useful understanding? How can teachers use it to better make sense of student thinking and give meaningful, timely feedback? And how do we make sure AI tools are fair, transparent, and aligned with human values?

At the same time, there’s a bigger challenge—preparing both teachers and students to use AI thoughtfully and responsibly. Answering these questions isn’t just about better technology; it also requires careful thinking about teaching, ethics, and culture. Science education is a great (and complex) space to explore all of this.

Access the full article at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43031-026-00154-2#Sec1

*This article is open access

Artificial intelligence in science education: global insights and future directions, Interdisciplinary Science Education Research