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id: d43ed81d20
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-13 16:36 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 17:56 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Baltimore County schools phase out AI reading program as parents call for less screen time

The artificial intelligence-powered Amira platform was once credited with raising test scores.

Section: [Schools](/baltimore/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [The Baltimore Banner](https://www.thebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/county-schools-artificial-intelligence-453DCFYJL5CDBAM4AY3NYY4ILU/), 2026-11-13 16:36 EST: Baltimore County schools phase out AI reading program as parents call for less screen time
- [Baltimore Fishbowl](https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/friday-afternoon-headlines-flights-grounded-due-to-communications-problems-no-foul-play-suspected-van-hollen-not-running-for-president-in-2028-baltimore-county-schools-phase-out-ai-reading-pro/), 2026-11-13 17:56 EST: Friday Afternoon Headlines: Flights grounded due to communications problems, no foul play suspected; Van Hollen ‘not running’ for president in 2028; Baltimore County schools phase out AI reading program; and more.

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.