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Nearly one-third of school and district leaders are not using AI for operations, survey finds

Nearly one-third of school and district leaders are not using generative artificial intelligence (AI) for operational tasks, according to a nationally representative EdWeek Research Center survey conducted between August 26 and October 6, 2026. The survey, which included 262 school and district leaders among 852 educators, found that administrators who use AI primarily apply it to communications, foreign-language translation, strategic planning, employee evaluations, and class scheduling. Education leaders identified student privacy concerns, limited staff expertise, insufficient professional development, and the absence of national guidelines as significant barriers to broader adoption. While many districts remain focused on AI's instructional implications, some are exploring its potential to improve administrative efficiency. Washington state's Peninsula School District, for example, uses AI to optimize transportation routes, enrollment reporting, and substitute teacher data analysis. Education leaders emphasized the importance of providing staff training, establishing clear safeguards, and developing consistent national guidance to help schools use AI effectively while protecting sensitive student information.

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California
California school boards face crisis

California's school board elections are facing significant challenges, with nearly half of candidates likely running unopposed, according to a recent USC report. "We need more people, more choices, more public debate," said USC education professor Julie Marsh, emphasizing the need for increased scrutiny as major changes in K-12 education unfold. Factors such as budget cuts, labor strife, and a hostile political climate have deterred many from seeking reelection. While efforts like Assembly Bill 1390 aim to make board positions more attractive by increasing pay, many members still find the compensation inadequate for the workload. Interestingly, Latinas are increasingly stepping up, representing over 20% of board members in districts with large Latino populations, as they advocate for community-focused programs. However, the overall trend shows a decline in interest, raising concerns about the future of school governance in California.

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Texas
Hinojosa rallies educators against Abbott

Ahead of Election Day Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, rallied with educators in San Antonio, emphasizing her commitment to public education and opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott's voucher plan. "We know that schools are essential to the American dream," Hinojosa said, highlighting her personal connection to education as she grew up in Brownsville, Texas. The rally, attended by union members and local leaders, aimed to boost support for Proposition A, which seeks to allocate $45m to Northside ISD for operational costs and teacher salaries. Northside AFT President Melina Espiritu-Asocar stressed the importance of supporting Hinojosa to secure better wages for teachers amid funding challenges. Hinojosa currently trails Abbott by 2.5 points in polls.

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Florida
Early voting surges among students

As Election Day arrives, early voting in Florida has seen a remarkable turnout among students. The FSU and FAMU Student Union Buildings served as early voting sites, with 5,535 votes cast at FSU and 2,541 at FAMU, significantly higher than the previous election's totals. Alice Mosca, Public Information Specialist for the Leon County Supervisor of Elections, mentioned that these numbers can serve as "a rough approximation for student voter turnout." The majority of early voters at both locations were registered Democrats, with a ratio of six to one at FSU and nearly sixty to one at FAMU. Political organizations at FSU organized a "Noles to the Polls" event to encourage student participation, emphasizing the importance of young voters in shaping local elections. Joseph Rodriguez, FSU Early Voting Site Clerk, noted that many students were confused about registration but expressed satisfaction with the turnout, stating: "We are currently the third busiest early voting site in the county."

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