Renmin university launches parent academy to explore ai-driven collaborative education models

On August 21, 2026, Renmin University announced the launch of a 'Parent Academy,' becoming the first university to introduce such a program. The initiative, which combines online and offline formats, attracted over 7,000 parents of new students through live streaming. The move aims to explore collaborative education models between schools, families, and communities in the AI era. According to Ding Xinghong, deputy director of the Ministry of Education's Department of Ideological and Political Work, AI is reshaping young people's values, necessitating updated approaches to ideological education and family communication. Renmin University's initiative aligns with this need, offering a model for integrating AI into education. Li Yongzhi,党委书记 and院长 of the China Education Science Research Institute, emphasized that families are essential, irreplaceable partners in education, even with AI advancements. He highlighted the importance of supporting families rather than merely regulating them, and called for joint efforts to ensure ethical AI use in education.