Educators worry that AI will do too much of the writing for students—but what if it actually frees them up to think more deeply? In this video, Michael Hernandez shares how AI can remove mechanical barriers, personalize support, and make space for higher-order thinking and authentic, audience-focused writing. To learn more, read his column "AI as a Writing Partner: Three Classroom-Ready Projects" in the March 2026 issue of EL magazine.