K-12 teachers
Coverage of K-12 teachers in the Nexus archive.
- Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers
A new NPR/Ipsos poll reveals that most K-12 teachers believe AI's impact on education will surpass the internet or computers. While many teachers use AI to save time, a majority worry the technology is hindering students' ability to think independently.
- Teachers aren’t getting formal guidance on AI, poll finds
A poll by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup reveals only 18% of K-12 teachers received formal guidance on AI use in classrooms, while 34% received none. Despite 60% of teachers using AI tools, nearly 70% lack specific training for tasks like tutoring.
- While teachers face pay cuts, Landry stumbles through Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry traveled to Greenland after voters rejected his supported constitutional amendments, including a plan to provide K-12 teachers with a permanent pay increase. Landry declared no state employees would receive raises unless teachers got one first, but the legislature is proceeding with raises for some state workers despite his stance.