AI Tutors, VR Labs, and EQ Apps: How to Stay Ahead Without Falling Behind

Your child’s classroom is evolving fast. Here’s how to parent with confidence—even if you don’t speak “edtech.”

Author

James Brauer
May 13, 2025 • Est. Reading Time: 5 minutes

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Arizona schools are already using Khanmigo—an AI tutor that helps kids solve problems without giving them the answers. At ASU, biology students explore ecosystems in virtual reality with Dreamscape Learn.

This isn’t futuristic. It’s already happening.

🌱 This is Future-Ready Parents—where we turn parenting worries into small, practical wins that build confident, tech-savvy kids (and calm, capable parents).

What to Expect Today

You’ll get 3 simple questions to help your child talk about what’s changing in their classroom. The goal: more clarity, less guessing—and no added stress.

TL;DR: Ask these questions to stay connected as learning shifts.

Why This Matters

School doesn’t look—or feel—like it used to.

Your kid might move from an AI tutor in math to a VR headset in science to a meditation app during advisory—all in the same day. That’s not rare anymore. It’s routine.

You’re not expected to keep up with every tool. But here’s the thing: if you’re not talking about it, your child might stop including you—not out of defiance, but because they assume you won’t get it.

You’re still the anchor here. You’re the one who helps them think critically, stay grounded, and process what’s changing.

That doesn’t mean giving lectures. It means asking better questions—and listening with curiosity.

Today’s tool gives you a way in. No prep. Just three low-stakes questions that tell your kid: I’m paying attention. I want to understand your world.

🛠️ Future Classroom Check-In: 3 Questions to Help You Stay in the Loop

Use these in the car, at dinner, or when school comes up casually. You don’t need to be tech-savvy—you just need to be present.

1. “What’s one new tool or app at school that actually helps?”
Good for ages 10–18
This helps you hear what’s working. Maybe it’s Khanmigo. Maybe it’s a quiz site. Maybe it’s nothing—and that’s useful, too.

2. “What feels different about school this year?”
Good for ages 10–14
You might hear, “We don’t raise hands anymore” or “We don’t use books.” It gives you a sense of what’s shifting beneath the surface.

3. “If you could redesign one part of school, what would you change?”
Good for ages 12–18
This invites them to think critically and share what’s frustrating, confusing, or inspiring. You’ll learn what they care about—and what they’re tolerating.

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📊 YESTERDAY’S POLL RESULTS:

When your child is upset, what’s your first instinct?

  • Jump in and fix it: 0%

  • Get them to calm down: 0%

  • Stay quiet and observe: 33%

  • Ask a question: 33%

  • It depends on the day: 33%

Most of you are reading the moment, not rushing it. That kind of pause builds trust—and gives you room to lead.

📢 TODAY’S POLL:

When you hear that AI and VR are entering your child’s classroom, what’s your gut reaction?

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📩 Vote now, and we’ll share the results in tomorrow’s issue!

BEFORE YOU GO…

You don’t have to be the expert. Keep the pressure off yourself. Plus, new tools seem to be rolled out every other day. It’s impossible to think you can be well-versed in all of these. Just keep showing up, asking questions, and staying close. That’s what your kid will remember. That’s what makes the difference.

Until next time,
James Brauer
Founder, Future-Ready Parents

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