More and more teachers and students are using AI – even though it might do more harm than good

Some new findings show that AI has certain benefits, such as reducing barriers for students with learning disabilities. But overall, more evidence is needed to understand how AI influences learning.

By: Tal Slemrod, California State University, Chico, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 1,137

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Tal Slemrod, California State University, Chico

K-12 teachers and students across the country are increasingly using AI in and out of classrooms, whether it is teachers turning to AI to refine lesson plans or students asking AI to help them research a particular topic.

An estimated 85% of K-12 public school teachers recently reported that they used AI during the 2024-2025 school year – often for curriculum and content development.

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