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Diving briefs:
- Over 400,000 teachers (or about 1 in 10) will receive free training to develop artificial intelligence ency skills by 2030 through the National Academy for AI Teaching.
- The National Academy for AI Instruction will launch a flagship campus in New York City this fall, expanding its nationwide. The first focus will be on supporting AFT's K-12 members, and will ultimately open up to all educators.
- The Academy will provide teachers with workshops, online courses and hands-on AI training, and will also focus on increasing access to these resources, especially in the districts where they are needed.
Dive Insights:
The Academy marks its first partnership with the National Union and technology companies aimed at “creating a sustainable education infrastructure for AI.”
Some Six teachers in 10 A survey released in late June by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation reported that they were using AI tools for their work between 2024 and 25.
In particular, nearly a third of teachers use the tool at least weekly, while 28% reported that they reported a frequency below monthly, the survey found.
Some of the most commonly reported use of AI include preparing education, creating worksheets and activities, and adjusting materials to suit the needs of students.
Frequent users reported time savings from AI. On average, the increase was up to 5.9 hours a week, up to 6 weeks per grade.
Most teachers using AI also said the technology has at least slightly improved the quality of their work. For example, 57% said AI was helping with grading, while 74% said it was helpful in management work, the survey found.
While there are more promising signs of AI use in classrooms, President Randyweingern said in a statement Tuesday that it is important for educators to play a key role in determining how technology benefits students.
“The direct connection between teachers and children can never be replaced by new technology, but learning how to use it will allow you to set up common-sense guardrails, put your teacher in the driver's seat, and strengthen your education and learning,” says Weingarten.
The launch of the National Academy for AI Leadership District-level AI training for teachers Rand Corp. reports that low-poor areas were 67% vs. 39%, with poor areas far higher than poor areas far higher than poor areas.
Rand predicted that the gap would not disappear this year based on the district's reported fall plans. This means that poverty schools “may need additional support to prepare teachers for AI.”
At the federal level, the Trump administration doubled its efforts to support the implementation of AI in schools through its April executive order. The administration announced it last week. 60 high-tech companies and associations He signed a pledge to support the President's goal of ensuring access to AI for all students.
But former US Department of Education employee speaks up Concerns over Trump's executive order After the education department excludes people over 30 Educational and Technology Bureau. The OET was cut as part of the administration's broader efforts to reduce the sector. The office focused on making access to technology tools, including AI, even more equitable at schools across the country.
