This survey report explores insights from 151 high school educators with a close look at key tensions impacting AI adoption and alignment. A recent survey focusing on high schools tells a nuanced and optimistic story about AI use that challenges the headlines about how AI in education is polarizing. There’s no question that AI is already reshaping learning in real time. But schools and educators are still figuring out what effective, responsible implementation looks like in practice. It’s about moving from AI adoption to AI readiness. This survey report explores insights from 151 educators, 93% of whom worked specifically in a high school, with a close look at key tensions high school leaders can’t ignore. The clear pattern is that enthusiasm for AI is growing faster than current systems can keep up. Highlights include: Who is making decisions about responsible AI use and the disconnect between policy and classroom practice. How views differ on where respondents think AI would be most effective in aligning with goals. The role of AI access, implementation, and educator preparedness on downstream student outcomes.
