Report: 79% of School Districts Now Have AI Guidelines, But Resource Gaps Persist
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Lauren Coffey
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Summary
The annual State of EdTech report from the Consortium for School Networking, based on a survey of roughly 600 K-12 school CTOs, reveals that AI adoption in schools is at an all-time high, with 79% of districts now having AI guidelines in place (up from 57% in 2025). However, despite this progress, school IT officials remain concerned about persistent challenges including lack of resources, insufficient funding, and limited expertise to effectively manage and implement these technologies.
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Nearly three-quarters (79%) of school districts have AI guidelines in place, up from 57% in 2025.
While schools have made progress in technology adoption — from artificial intelligence guidelines to vetting education technology — they still struggle with the lack of resources, funding and expertise, according to a new report.
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