Can AI save teachers from a crushing workload? There's new evidence it might

Most teachers found AI improved their lessons and made material more accessible for students with disabilities. But how will it impact critical thinking?

A Gallup poll published Wednesday found that 30% of teachers are using AI weekly -- and that it's saving them "six weeks a year."  

According to data from the 2024 to 2025 school year, 60% of K-12 teachers reported using some kind of AI tool in their work, most commonly to create worksheets or activities, personalize material to students' needs, and prep lessons. The study did not specify which AI tools teachers were using, referring to "chatbots, adaptive learning systems, or other interactive AI platforms." 

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The study, conducted by the Walton Foundation alongside Gallup from March 18 to April 11, sampled 2,232 teachers in public K-12 schools in the US ...