1. What are the top three ways teachers are using AI?

Brainstorming and idea generation
Creating teacher materials
Lesson planning

2. What do educators say are the biggest benefits of AI?

Reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
Creating personalized learning experiences
Improving student engagement
Enhancing student learning outcomes

3. What are the biggest challenges of AI in education?

Cheating
Lack of training or PD
Technical glitches
Difficulty integrating AI tools into the curriculum
Privacy

4. Are districts creating AI policies? Are they training teachers?

80% of administrators have not set a district AI policy
74% of teachers do not have a classroom policy
93% of administrators said AI training is important but only a quarter of schools or districts have provided it

Along with establishing policies and offering more training, the survey recommends that district leaders continue to talk to teachers and hold community forums about the best use of AI in school. “The findings confirm AI's potential to enhance efficiency, engagement, and equity if thoughtfully implemented,” the report concludes. “However, as usage amplifies, addressing ethical dilemmas remains paramount, from student data privacy to academic integrity threats.”

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