Khan Academy wants to bring AI to Iloilo schools

By Mariela Angella Oladive

An artificial intelligence-driven learning platform may soon be rolled out in Iloilo’s public schools as part of a proposed collaboration among the provincial government, the Department of Education, and Khan Academy Philippines.

The initiative, presented before the Iloilo Provincial Education Reform Group on April 30, aims to personalize learning for thousands of students by using AI tools that track progress and adapt lessons based on individual performance.

Khan Academy President and CEO Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine, who led the presentation, said the platform is designed to support both learners and teachers through data-driven instruction, offering real-time feedback and customized exercises across subjects such as mathematics, science, economics, and history.

Under the proposed setup, DepEd will handle teacher training, logistics, and connectivity during implementation, while Khan Academy will provide its curriculum-aligned platform, training design, monitoring, and engagement incentives.

The Iloilo provincial government is expected to support infrastructure requirements, particularly in improving internet connectivity and augmenting learning resources in more than 1,050 of the province’s 1,750 public schools.

Initial data from DepEd indicate that at least 700 schools already have 30 or more devices, providing a foundation for scaling the AI-assisted learning system across the province.

The platform, which offers free instructional content and adaptive exercises, has already been adopted by over 2,500 schools nationwide and is being positioned as a tool to help improve learning outcomes through technology integration.

Western Visayas, including Iloilo, has been identified by Education Secretary Sonny Angara as a priority area for piloting education technology initiatives in public schools.

Provincial Administrator Raul Banias welcomed the proposal, citing the province’s openness to innovations that enhance education quality.

He recommended a follow-up meeting with Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. and the Provincial School Board to further define the partnership.