Introduction AI is no longer optional; it’s essential. Publication charts highlight how AI literacy is becoming essential in education. As UNESCO emphasizes in its Digital Education initiative, preparing students for the AI-driven workforce must become a top educational priority. Yet, many classrooms still face an AI skills gap, with

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