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July 7, 2026

Teachers Say Lack of AI Guidance Is a Major Problem

A new survey finds a lack of clear direction and guidance from school leaders and policymakers on how teachers can responsibly and effectively integrate artificial intelligence technologies in their work.

July 7, 2026

Most teachers use AI but often receive no formal guidance

Most teachers use artificial intelligence, but relatively few — just 18 percent — have received any formal guidance on how to use it, according to a new poll from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup.

July 7, 2026

Teachers lack formal AI guidance for learning and instruction

Teachers in higher-needs schools were less likely than those in wealthier schools to have received guidelines, echoing previous research.

July 7, 2026

Gen Z's fading AI hype

Gen Z's sentiment toward artificial intelligence has shifted in the last year, with teens and 20-somethings less excited about the tech — and more angry, according to a newly released report.

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July 7, 2026

How does Gen Z feels about AI?

A study by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation looked into how Generation Z feels about using AI. Callie Holtermann, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.

July 7, 2026

Gen Zers want to help, they really do, if the work pays well enough

Members of the younger generation overwhelmingly want to aid others through their work, and these care-focused jobs can help their overall mental well-being, a new poll has found.

Students learning together
June 24, 2026

Gen Z Prioritizes Purpose In the Workplace

Gen Z craves purposeful, impactful careers. New research reveals how young people are weighing purpose against pay and stability.

Gen Z Attitudes
Career Readiness
Mental Health & Wellbeing
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May 27, 2026

How Clear Expectations Set Teachers Up to Succeed

Explore the latest data on how clearer expectations from school systems can help teachers reduce burnout, stay in the classroom, and better engage their students.

Teacher Perceptions
May 14, 2026

AI Tools Can Support Teaching, But Schools Must Support Teachers First

AI is quickly becoming an everyday feature of the classroom. Education industry leaders and researchers say schools must equip teachers with clear guidance, practical training, and a voice in shaping how it is used.

Schools & Curriculum
Access and Opportunity
Teacher Perceptions
April 9, 2026

Gen Z’s AI Adoption Steady, but Skepticism Climbs

Even the most engaged users of artificial intelligence are less positive about it than they were a year ago.

Gen Z Attitudes
Career Readiness
STEM

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Teachers Say Lack of AI Guidance Is a Major Problem

Ed Week

Most teachers use AI but often receive no formal guidance

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Teachers lack formal AI guidance for learning and instruction

K-12 Dive

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November 30, 2023

It Appears Reports of Gen Z’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Fortune

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