What we could learn from Estonia - AI Leap programme to bring AI tools to all schools
Image source What New Zealand Could Learn from Estonia’s Bold AI Leap in Education Estonia has done it again —pushing boundaries and proving that a small nation with a big vision can lead the world in digital education. Their latest initiative, AI Leap 2025, is a gutsy, all-in move to integrate artificial intelligence into their education system. And frankly, New Zealand should be paying close attention. As a school leader, I see AI sneaking into our classrooms whether we like it or not (spoiler: the kids are already using it whether we like it or not). The question is, will we, as an education system, harness AI’s potential, or will we fumble our way through while our students and some schools get ahead while others fall behind? Doubling down on an already alarming digital divide. Estonia’s approach offers some serious food for thought—so let’s break it down. From Tiger Leap to AI Leap—Where’s Our Big Leap? Back in the 1990s, Estonia’s Tiger Leap programme brought computers and the in...