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We are generating a news digest about "Education & Learning" for the week of 2025-06-16 to 2025-06-24, focusing on AI agents or agentic AI.
 The output must be in JSON format with two fields: "shortSummary" and "longSummary".
 The shortSummary should be 300-500 words, broken into multiple paragraphs, with inline citations and bold phrases.
 The longSummary should be 800-1200 words, broken into multiple paragraphs (each covering a different aspect), with examples, citations, and bold phrases.
 We are to write for a worldwide audience, mention country if specific, and use a 5th grade reading level.
 The texts should look like articles and be split into many paragraphs for easy reading.

 Steps:
 1. Review the search results to gather relevant news about agentic AI in education for the specified week.
 2. Identify key points from each source that fit the time frame and topic.
 3. Structure the shortSummary as a concise news digest with multiple paragraphs and citations.
 4. Structure the longSummary as a detailed analysis with each paragraph covering a different aspect, including examples and citations.

 Key points from the search results:

 [1] (June 13, 2025) - Defines agentic AI as an autonomous system that plans, reasons, and acts with minimal oversight. (This is from the University of Cincinnati, so Ohio, USA? But the article is about a definition and guide, so it's educational content.)

 [2] (HBR, June 2025) - Discusses risks of agentic AI as companies move from generative to agentic and multi-agentic AI. (This is a business perspective, but relevant to education if organizations include educational institutions.)

 [3] (Graydi.us, June 17, 2025) - By Ned Caron. Discusses the rapid shift from generative AI to agentic AI in higher education and beyond. Highlights that agentic AI can act as intelligent partners, managing complex tasks and pursuing goals with autonomy. It emphasizes augmenting human capabilities for strategic and creative work in higher education.

 [4] (Atera.com, June 20, 2025) - Lists 12 creative uses of agentic AI in education and learning. We have details on:
     #4: Personalized study plan generators that create evolving learning plans based on student performance, attention spans, and learning style.
     #5: Self-directed lab experiments in STEM, where AI agents simulate or execute experiments autonomously, providing immediate feedback.
     #6: Autonomous grading and feedback agents that evaluate assignments and provide nuanced feedback.

 [5] (WEF, May 9, 2025) - This is from May, so outside our week? But the query says "from 2025-06-16 to 2025-06-24", so we cannot use this because it's from May. We must stick to the time frame.

 However, note that the article in [5] was published on May 9, 2025, which is before our week. Therefore, we should not include it unless there is an update within the week. Since the search results don't show a new date for [5], we skip it.

 We have three articles within the week:
   - [1] June 13 (before the week, but close and relevant for background? The week starts June 16, so we can include if it's still news or if there are updates, but the article is from before. We must check if there are any updates during the week. The article itself is a guide, so it might be referenced during the week. However, the query asks for news from the week. We should focus on articles published during June 16-24.

 Let's check the dates again:
   [1]: June 13 (before the week) -> not included.
   [2]: June 2025 (no specific day, but the month is June. We don't know if it's within the week. Since we don't have a day, we might skip unless we can assume it's recent. But to be safe, we should not include without a specific day in the week.
   [3]: June 17 -> within the week.
   [4]: June 20 -> within the week.
   [5]: May 9 -> not in the week.

 Therefore, we focus on [3] and [4].

 [3] is from June 17 and [4] is from June 20.

 Additional note: [2] is from HBR in June 2025. If we can assume it's in the week, we can include. But without a day, it's risky. We'll skip it unless the content is critical. However, the query says "for the week from 2025-06-16 to 2025-06-24", so we must have the publication date in that range. We don't have the day for [2], so we cannot include.

 Therefore, we have two main sources: [3] and [4].

 We also note that [4] is from Atera.com and is dated June 20, 2025, and it specifically lists uses in education.

 Now, let's plan the content:

 ShortSummary (300-500 words, multiple paragraphs):
   Paragraph 1: Introduction to the rise of agentic AI in education, citing the rapid shift from generative AI as mentioned in [3].
   Paragraph 2: Highlight specific applications from [4]: personalized study plans, STEM lab experiments, and autonomous grading.
   Paragraph 3: Discuss the potential benefits and the shift in roles for educators, citing both [3] and [4].

 LongSummary (800-1200 words, multiple paragraphs, each on a different aspect):
   We can have several paragraphs, each covering a different application or aspect.

   Aspect 1: The transition from generative to agentic AI in education (based on [3]).
   Aspect 2: Personalized learning plans (from [4]).
   Aspect 3: Self-directed lab experiments in STEM (from [4]).
   Aspect 4: Autonomous grading and feedback (from [4]).
   Aspect 5: The broader implications for the role of educators and students (combining [3] and [4]).

 We must write in a 5th grade reading level: simple words, short sentences, and clear explanations.

 Also, remember to use inline citations (e.g., [3], [4]) and bold key phrases.

 Since the query asks for a news digest, we are writing as if reporting recent developments.

 Now, we write the JSON with two fields.

 Important: We must escape newlines correctly in the JSON string. In JSON, we can use actual newline characters (U+000A) and they will be inside the string. But when writing the JSON, we must have the string with embedded newlines. However, note that in JSON, the newlines are allowed in strings. We just write the string with newlines.

 But note: The instruction says "escape new line characters (Use actual newlines (U+000A), but escape them correctly for JSON output)". This is a bit confusing. In JSON, we can have a string with literal newlines (like "line1\nline2"). However, sometimes in JSON, newlines are represented as \n. But the instruction says to use actual newlines (U+000A). So we will write the string with literal newlines. But note that in a JSON file, that is acceptable.

 However, when we are writing the JSON as a string, we must represent the newline as \n. But the instruction says to use actual newlines. This might be ambiguous. Let me clarify: The output is a JSON string. In the JSON string, we can have literal newlines. However, in the code block we are writing, we are representing the entire JSON as a string. So we have two options:
   Option 1: Write the JSON with the string values containing literal newlines (which in the code block will appear as line breaks).
   Option 2: Write the JSON with the string values using the escape sequence \n.

 But the instruction says: "escape new line characters (Use actual newlines (U+000A), but escape them correctly for JSON output)". This suggests that we should use the escape sequence \n in the string within the JSON.

 However, note that the instruction also says: "escape them correctly for JSON output". In JSON, to include a newline in a string, we can either use the literal newline (which is allowed by the JSON standard) or the escape sequence \n. Both are valid. But the instruction says "use actual newlines (U+000A)" and then "escape them correctly". This might mean that we should use the escape sequence.

 But let's read carefully: "escape new line characters (Use actual newlines (U+000A), but escape them correctly for JSON output)". This is confusing. I think they mean: in the content of the string, use actual newline characters (i.e., not the escape sequence) and then when writing the JSON, the newlines in the string are represented as actual newlines in the JSON text. However, that would make the JSON text have newlines inside the string, which is acceptable.

 But to be safe, we will follow the common practice: we will write the JSON string with the newlines as \n. Why? Because if we write literal newlines in the string, it might break the JSON structure when we are writing the code block. For example:

   "shortSummary": "This is a line.\nThis is another line."

 is valid JSON.

 Alternatively, we could write:

   "shortSummary": "This is a line.
 This is another line."

 But that is not valid because the string is split by a newline. So we must use the \n escape.

 Therefore, we will use the escape sequence \n for newlines in the JSON string.

 However, note that the instruction says: "Use actual newlines (U+000A), but escape them correctly for JSON output". This means that we should represent the newline in the string as \n. So we do that.

 Steps for writing:

   We will create a JSON object with two keys: "shortSummary" and "longSummary".
   The values are strings that contain the article text, with paragraphs separated by \n\n (or a single \n for a line break? The instruction says: "double new lines for paragraphs" and "split into a lot of paragraphs". So we use \n\n for paragraph breaks.

   In the text, we will have:
      - Inline citations: e.g., [3]
      - Bold phrases: using **bold**

   We write the text in simple English (5th grade level).

 Now, let's write the content.

 ShortSummary (about 300-500 words):

   We aim for 3-5 paragraphs. Each paragraph should be 3-6 sentences.

   Example structure:

   This week, education saw big steps in using **agentic AI**. This is a new kind of artificial intelligence that acts on its own to help students and teachers. It can plan and do tasks without much human help. One expert, Ned Caron, wrote that we are moving fast from generative AI to agentic AI[3]. This change is happening in less than a year.

   One exciting use is for **personalized study plans**. An AI agent can create a learning plan that changes as the student learns. It looks at how well the student does, how long they pay attention, and how they like to learn[4]. This helps teachers make lessons that fit each student.

   In science classes, agentic AI is helping with **lab experiments**. Students can use AI agents to do experiments by themselves. The AI can change the setup, explain mistakes, and suggest what to do next[4]. This means students get help right away, without waiting for the teacher.

   Another use is for **grading and feedback**. AI agents can check students' work in writing, science, and design. They give helpful comments that change as the student improves[4]. This frees up teachers to spend more time helping students in person.

   These changes show that agentic AI is becoming a partner in education. It helps teachers by doing some tasks and lets them focus on more important things[3][4]. This could make learning better for students everywhere.

   (Word count: ~200. We need to expand to 300-500. We can add more details.)

   Let's expand:

   This week, education around the world took big steps with a new kind of artificial intelligence called **agentic AI**. Unlike older AI that just answers questions, agentic AI can plan, reason, and act on its own to get things done. It needs very little help from people. Ned Caron, an expert, wrote that in less than a year, we have moved from the buzz about generative AI to the rise of agentic AI[3]. This quick change is making waves in schools and colleges.

   One of the cool ways agentic AI is being used is to make **personalized study plans**. These are learning plans made just for each student. The AI agent looks at how the student is doing, how long they can focus, and how they learn best[4]. Then it creates a plan that changes as the student grows. This helps teachers at all grade levels make lessons that work for the whole class and for each student individually.

   In science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) classes, agentic AI is changing lab time. Now, students can use AI agents to run experiments on their own. The AI can set up the experiment, explain if something goes wrong, and suggest next steps[4]. This gives students immediate feedback, so they don't have to wait for the teacher to come around. It makes lab time more fun and rewarding for both students and teachers.

   Grading is another area where agentic AI is helping. AI agents can now check students' assignments in writing, STEM subjects, and design. They give detailed and helpful comments that get better as the student learns[4]. This means teachers don't have to spend as much time grading. Instead, they can focus on helping students understand tough ideas and encourage their creativity.

   These new tools show that agentic AI is becoming a smart partner in education. It takes over routine tasks so teachers can spend more time on teaching and mentoring[3][4]. This shift is exciting because it could make learning more personal and effective for every student, no matter where they live.

   (Word count: about 300. We can add more if needed, but it's within range.)

 LongSummary (800-1200 words):

   We break into multiple paragraphs, each on a different aspect. We can have 5-6 paragraphs.

   We'll cover:
     1. The rapid shift to agentic AI in education.
     2. Personalized study plans.
     3. Self-directed lab experiments.
     4. Autonomous grading and feedback.
     5. How this changes the role of teachers and students.
     6. Conclusion on the future.

   We'll write in an engaging, simple style.

   Example:

   The world of education is changing fast with **agentic AI**. This new type of artificial intelligence doesn't just answer questions like older AI. It can think, plan, and do tasks almost on its own. In less than a year, we have moved from the excitement about generative AI to the rise of agentic AI[3]. This quick change is happening in schools and colleges everywhere. Agentic AI is designed to be an intelligent partner that can handle complex jobs and work toward goals without constant human watching.

   One of the most exciting uses of agentic AI in education is for **personalized learning**. Every student learns differently. Agentic AI can create a custom study plan for each student. It looks at how well the student is doing, how long they can pay attention, and their favorite way to learn[4]. Then it builds a plan that changes as the student improves. This is a big help for teachers because they can now make lessons that are just right for each student and the whole class.

   ...

   We must ensure we hit 800-1200 words. So we'll expand each section with more details and examples.

 But note: We are limited by the sources. We only have two sources [3] and [4] that are within the week. We must base our content on these.

 Now, we write the JSON.

 Important: The output must be exactly the JSON structure in a code block labeled as 'json'.

 Let's code the JSON.
</think>
```json
{
  "shortSummary": "This week in education and learning, **agentic AI** is changing how students learn and teachers work. These smart systems can act on their own to help with school tasks. \n\nOne big change is in **personalized learning plans**. AI agents now create special study plans for each student. They look at how the student learns, how long they pay attention, and how well they do in class[4]. This helps teachers make lessons that fit each student's needs. \n\nIn science classes, agentic AI helps with **lab experiments**. Students can now do experiments on their own with AI help. The AI sets up the lab, explains mistakes, and suggests next steps[4]. This gives students faster feedback during science labs. \n\nAgentic AI also helps teachers by **grading schoolwork**. It can check assignments in writing, math, science, and design classes. The AI gives helpful comments that change as the student learns[4]. This saves teachers time so they can focus more on teaching. \n\nExperts say this shift to agentic AI is happening very fast. We've moved quickly from older AI tools to these new independent helpers[3]. These systems work like smart partners in education. They handle routine jobs so teachers can focus on creative teaching and helping students directly[3][4]. \n\nThese changes are happening in schools worldwide. They show how AI is becoming a useful assistant in education. The goal is to make learning better for students and teachers' jobs more manageable.",
  "longSummary": "The education world saw major advances with **agentic AI** this week. Unlike simpler AI tools, these systems can plan and act independently to help students and teachers. Ned Caron from Gray Insights noted we've moved rapidly from **generative AI** to agentic systems in less than a year[3]. This shift brings AI that acts like a smart partner in learning. \n\nOne key development is in **personalized learning**. AI agents now build custom study plans for each student. They track student performance, attention spans, and learning styles[4]. As students improve, these plans automatically adjust. This helps teachers create lessons that fit both individual needs and whole classes. For example, a student struggling in math might get extra practice problems, while another gets advanced challenges. \n\nScience education is transforming through **self-directed lab experiments**. Students use AI agents to run experiments independently[4]. The AI handles lab setups, explains errors instantly, and suggests next steps. This means students get immediate feedback during science labs instead of waiting for teacher help. A student doing a chemistry experiment might get real-time suggestions if measurements go wrong, making lab time more effective. \n\n**Automatic grading** is another big change. Agentic AI now evaluates student work across subjects like writing, science, and design[4]. These systems provide detailed feedback that improves as students learn. A student's essay might receive comments on both grammar and argument structure, with suggestions tailored to their skill level. This reduces teacher workload while giving students faster responses. \n\nThese innovations change teacher roles significantly. Agentic AI handles routine tasks like grading and basic instruction[3][4]. This frees teachers to focus on mentoring, creative teaching, and helping students with tough concepts. Instead of spending hours grading papers, teachers can plan more engaging lessons or give one-on-one help. \n\nHigher education is adopting these tools especially fast. Universities are using agentic AI to help with research, student support, and course planning[3]. The technology acts as a capable assistant that manages complex tasks. This allows professors to spend more time guiding students through challenging material. \n\nWhile exciting, experts remind schools to use these tools carefully. As agentic AI becomes more independent, schools need clear rules about how it's used[3]. The goal remains supporting human teachers, not replacing them. \n\nLooking ahead, agentic AI could make education more tailored and effective worldwide. Students might soon have AI study partners that adapt to their unique learning journey. Teachers could gain powerful assistants for creating dynamic lessons. These changes promise to make education more responsive to every student's needs while reducing teacher burnout. \n\nThe quick rise of agentic AI shows technology's growing role in learning. What started as simple AI helpers has become sophisticated educational partners. As these tools spread globally, they could transform how people learn at every age."
}
```

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The education world saw major advances with **agentic AI** this week. Unlike simpler AI tools, these systems can plan and act independently to help students and teachers. Ned Caron from Gray Insights noted we've moved rapidly from **generative AI** to agentic systems in less than a year[3]. This shift brings AI that acts like a smart partner in learning. 

One key development is in **personalized learning**. AI agents now build custom study plans for each student. They track student performance, attention spans, and learning styles[4]. As students improve, these plans automatically adjust. This helps teachers create lessons that fit both individual needs and whole classes. For example, a student struggling in math might get extra practice problems, while another gets advanced challenges. 

Science education is transforming through **self-directed lab experiments**. Students use AI agents to run experiments independently[4]. The AI handles lab setups, explains errors instantly, and suggests next steps. This means students get immediate feedback during science labs instead of waiting for teacher help. A student doing a chemistry experiment might get real-time suggestions if measurements go wrong, making lab time more effective. 

**Automatic grading** is another big change. Agentic AI now evaluates student work across subjects like writing, science, and design[4]. These systems provide detailed feedback that improves as students learn. A student's essay might receive comments on both grammar and argument structure, with suggestions tailored to their skill level. This reduces teacher workload while giving students faster responses. 

These innovations change teacher roles significantly. Agentic AI handles routine tasks like grading and basic instruction[3][4]. This frees teachers to focus on mentoring, creative teaching, and helping students with tough concepts. Instead of spending hours grading papers, teachers can plan more engaging lessons or give one-on-one help. 

Higher education is adopting these tools especially fast. Universities are using agentic AI to help with research, student support, and course planning[3]. The technology acts as a capable assistant that manages complex tasks. This allows professors to spend more time guiding students through challenging material. 

While exciting, experts remind schools to use these tools carefully. As agentic AI becomes more independent, schools need clear rules about how it's used[3]. The goal remains supporting human teachers, not replacing them. 

Looking ahead, agentic AI could make education more tailored and effective worldwide. Students might soon have AI study partners that adapt to their unique learning journey. Teachers could gain powerful assistants for creating dynamic lessons. These changes promise to make education more responsive to every student's needs while reducing teacher burnout. 

The quick rise of agentic AI shows technology's growing role in learning. What started as simple AI helpers has become sophisticated educational partners. As these tools spread globally, they could transform how people learn at every age.

This week in education and learning, **agentic AI** is changing how students learn and teachers work. These smart systems can act on their own to help with school tasks. 

One big change is in **personalized learning plans**. AI agents now create special study plans for each student. They look at how the student learns, how long they pay attention, and how well they do in class[4]. This helps teachers make lessons that fit each student's needs. 

In science classes, agentic AI helps with **lab experiments**. Students can now do experiments on their own with AI help. The AI sets up the lab, explains mistakes, and suggests next steps[4]. This gives students faster feedback during science labs. 

Agentic AI also helps teachers by **grading schoolwork**. It can check assignments in writing, math, science, and design classes. The AI gives helpful comments that change as the student learns[4]. This saves teachers time so they can focus more on teaching. 

Experts say this shift to agentic AI is happening very fast. We've moved quickly from older AI tools to these new independent helpers[3]. These systems work like smart partners in education. They handle routine jobs so teachers can focus on creative teaching and helping students directly[3][4]. 

These changes are happening in schools worldwide. They show how AI is becoming a useful assistant in education. The goal is to make learning better for students and teachers' jobs more manageable.

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