Report Explores Teacher and Administrator Attitudes on K–12 AI Adoption

  • By Matt Jones
  • 07/25/24

K–12 administration software provider Frontline Education recently released a new research brief regarding the use of AI adoption in schools, according to a news release. “Insights into K–12 AI Adoption: Educator Perspectives and Pathways Forward” was developed from the results of the Frontline Research and Learning Institute’s annual survey of district leaders. It explorers the current state and future potential of AI adoption in K–12 schools.

“At Frontline, we are dedicated to equipping school leaders with data and insights for informed decision-making,” said Frontline Education’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Friedman. “Our latest research brief examines the attitudes of district leaders and K-12 educators toward GenAI integration in schools. We are committed to helping K-12 leaders understand the strategic opportunities AI brings in this new era of education.”

According to a recent Rand report, 18% of teachers used some form of AI during the 2023–24 school year. The research brief indicates that among K–12 administrators, 41% support the use of AI in K–12 settings; 38% are neutral; 21% are opposed; and nine more nuanced responses. Among K–12 teachers, 21% support the use of AI in schools; about 50% are neutral; and 34% are opposed, the news release reports.

More information about the research brief is available on Frontline’s website.

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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