How some high-income families use AI-powered private schools and tutors, such as Alpha School, to teach their children life skills and tailor their curriculum (Katherine Bindley/Wall Street Journal)

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Katherine Bindley / Wall Street Journal: How some high-income families use AI-powered private schools and tutors, such as Alpha School, to teach their children life skills and tailor their curriculum — People who can afford to send their grade-school kids anywhere are choosing new alternative education

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