Training Lags as GenAI Transforms Education
We know that GenAI has significantly disrupted K12 education, but new data from the EdWeek Research Center show persistent gaps in AI literacy training for educators.
Key Findings:
58% of teachers still have had NO AI training
The number of teachers that have received training has increased by 14% since spring 2024, but there has been no increase in GenAI usage
The majority of teachers that have received training have only had one session
Teachers said their top barriers to using GenAI were:
Lack of knowledge/training
Competing priorities by their school/district
Lack of school policy/guidance for responsible use
What This Means for Leaders:
The data clearly shows that more needs to be done to train and support teachers. While progress is being made, most of our educators still lack fundamental AI literacy skills – a critical need for responsible use as students adopt these tools faster and faster.
Our teachers deserve and require more—they need sustained, practical support that acknowledges their time constraints while empowering them to navigate this technological shift confidently. We have seen the difference a 90-minute, practical, balanced workshop can make and the more.
Read the report to learn more.
