In the AI era, schools need to rebuild levels of responsibility, not just fight cheating

AI-generated assignments break the link between polished output and real student ability. The article proposes a four-tier role-based assessment: apprentice, operator, manager, and decision-maker. Assignments should shift from final products to evidence chains, and teachers must evaluate understanding boundaries and delegation discipline. California Community Colleges and Columbia Teachers College are already moving toward this approach.

Why it matters: Opinion piece with a clear, concrete framework, not just hand-waving. Lacks empirical data, so capped at 72 rather than higher.