Teachers worried about critical thinking as AI becomes widespread in schools

K-12 students shouldn't be AI's beta testers

In New York City, education officials faced intense backlash in March when they attempted to release AI guidelines. They are under pressure to pause AI use in schools for two years.

Teachers worried about critical thinking as AI becomes widespread in schools

The Education Review Office says most schools are using artificial intelligence but fear it is damaging children's critical thinking.

How U.S. K-12 Education Can Prepare Students for an AI-Driven Future

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding and has already entered K-12 schools nationwide. November 2025 data from the Rand Institute show that the majority of teachers and students alike use AI to complete educational tasks. Yet, 80 percent of students do not believe they are adequately trained to use these emerging technologies (Figure 1). Figure 1. AI Usage versus Training in K-12 Education. Data sourced from the Rand Institute and g…