Pennsylvania's Interim Acting Secretary of Education Angela Fitterer denied Unbound Academy's application to open a cyber charter school in the state, citing concerns that its artificial intelligence instructional model was untested and failed to meet academic standards. The denial letter also criticized the school for lacking adequate plans to serve students with disabilities and other vulnerable populations, as well as failing to demonstrate an understanding of cyber charter school finances. Unbound Academy's application was met with opposition from Pennsylvania teachers' unions, who argued that AI-guided learning could not replace direct instruction from certified teachers. The decision can be appealed within 30 days.
https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2025/01/29/pennsylvania-rejects-ai-cyber-charter-school-unbound-academy-application/