A recent survey illustrates the rapid growth of artificial intelligence guidelines in K-12 schools, though implementation still faces numerous barriers, according to an article in EdSurge.
Almost four out of five districts (79%) now have AI guidelines, up 22 percentage points from 2025 (57%), according to the latest State of EdTech report from the Consortium for School Networking.
“It’s shocking at how quickly at least the guidance around responsible use of AI is,” CoSN chief executive Keith Krueger says.
Drafting guidance doesn’t involve the risk of investing AI, given the technologies fast-paced advances. Guidelines are also easier to adopt than effective AI implementation because many schools are struggling with insufficient resources, staffing, and funding.
Concerns about cybersecurity are almost universal, with 98% of respondents worried about new cyber threats linked to AI.
The report emphasizes the need for smarter vetting of educational technology. Many schools rely on vendor data without adequate safety checks.
Prioritizing procurement and training to ensure effective and safe use of AI in education should be top-of-mind for districts, says Krueger.
EdSurge
