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New survey highlights growing gap between AI adoption and school policy

A new Gallup and Walton Family Foundation study found that most public school teachers receive little or no formal guidance on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, despite it becoming increasingly embedded in education. The survey of more than 2,000 K-12 public school teachers found that 82% receive no formal advice on using AI at school. Nearly 69% said they receive no guidance on using AI for tutoring or one-on-one instruction, 58% lack guidance on AI-assisted grading and feedback, and 47% are not advised on using AI to create assignments or classroom materials. Teachers at lower-income schools were less likely to receive AI guidance than those at wealthier schools, highlighting disparities in support and resources. Researchers also found that schools with formal AI policies were more likely to see both teachers and students actively using the technology. Beyond AI, the report identified broader concerns around unrealistic and unclear job expectations. More than half of teachers said expectations for excellent teaching at their schools were unrealistic to some degree, while teachers reporting unclear expectations were significantly more likely to experience burnout and job dissatisfaction. Gallup researcher Andrea Malek Ash said teachers are increasingly expected to do “one-and-a-half jobs,” making clear communication from school leadership critical. The study found that teachers who viewed expectations as realistic were more likely to remain engaged at work and continue teaching the following year.

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Lawmakers urged to reject plan to withhold school funding

Representatives of the Education Coalition - whose members include the California Teachers Association, the California School Boards Association and the Association of California School Administrators - gathered in Sacramento to urge lawmakers to reject provisions in Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed 2026/27 budget that would temporarily withhold $3.9bn in constitutionally mandated education funding required under Proposition 98. California School Boards Association president Debra Schade said voters had passed Prop 98 "to make education funding less volatile and to provide a safety net for public schools in challenging fiscal times", and said it is "a matter of law, not a suggestion that can be discarded when it becomes inconvenient for policymakers".

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Texas
Union leader sues Houston ISD

Michelle Williams, president of the Houston Education Association, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Houston ISD's state-appointed board and superintendent, claiming "institutional retaliation" after her termination. The lawsuit, citing violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendments and the Texas Whistleblower Act, seeks her reinstatement, back pay, and damages. Williams, a 26-year teaching veteran and state representative candidate, has also requested the state's education commissioner to overturn the board's decision to terminate her. The board disregarded an independent hearing examiner's recommendation for her reinstatement, opting instead for the administration's revisions that contradicted the examiner's findings. This situation continues to develop.

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GOP's tax plan threatens children's services

The GOP's proposal to eliminate property taxes in Florida poses a significant threat to essential funding for 11 voter-approved children's services councils and trusts, which provide critical support to families. Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, president and CEO of Children's Services Council of Broward County, warned that the loss of funding could "actually put a lot of these nonprofit organizations out of business." With a projected budget of $172m, these organizations rely heavily on property taxes to operate. Sheryl Woods, CEO of YMCA South Florida, expressed concern, stating: "I think it would be catastrophic for the children." The proposal has sparked debate, with U.S. Sen. Rick Scott emphasizing the need for reforms that do not harm communities. As the state legislature considers these changes, the future of children's services remains uncertain.

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