EducationSeptember 16, 2026

Children, Robots, and A.I.: A School Visit in North Carolina

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Key Vocabulary

artificial intelligence/ˌɑːr.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns/

computer programs that can learn and solve problems

"Students used artificial intelligence to sort pictures."

robot/ˈroʊ.bɑːt/

a machine that can move and do tasks

"The small robot moved across the floor."

subscription/səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

a paid service that you use for a period of time

"The class received a subscription to StudyFetch."

Listening

Children, Robots, and A.I.: A School Visit in North Carolina

First Lady Melania Trump visited Mountain View Elementary School in Jefferson, North Carolina on September 15, 2026. She spoke to students about using artificial intelligence and robots in class.

She encouraged children to try making new machines and said, "Maybe one of you will create the next great robot." The visit included gifts of StudyFetch subscriptions for 1,500 students and 100 Jetson Nano developer kits to the school.

Mrs. Trump has worked on AI and child education projects during the administration. Her Fostering the Future initiative connects schools with technology partners. Many students tried small robots in class that day.

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Quiz

1. Who visited the school?

2. Where did the event take place?

3. What did she say one student might create?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you like working with robots or technology? Why or why not?

Have you ever built or used a small robot in class? What happened?

What do you think children can learn from hands-on technology activities?