Understanding AI in K–12 Instructional Materials

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping K-12 instructional materials. From AI features embedded in established curriculum programs to entirely new AI-powered tools, these developments are creating opportunities for teaching and learning while raising important questions about instructional quality, educator judgment, and students’ learning experiences.

To better understand this evolving landscape, EdReports recently released AI in K-12 Instructional Materials: What We’re Seeing, a brief offering an early baseline of how AI is appearing across the instructional materials market. The findings highlight emerging trends, areas of uncertainty, and the need for more independent information to help educators and leaders make informed decisions.

Watch the Webinar Recording

EdReports joined leaders from partner organizations for a conversation about the brief’s key findings and what they mean for the future of high-quality instructional materials.

During the webinar, panelists explored:

• How AI is showing up in instructional materials, including established curriculum programs and emerging AI-native products.
• How AI may impact instructional quality, particularly when it comes to curriculum coherence and the student learning experience.
• The evolving role of educator judgment, including how AI changes when and where educators guide instructional decisions.
• What we know and what we still need to learn, including gaps in evidence and emerging questions that warrant deeper investigation.

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Additional Resources

• Download the Webinar Presentation — Review key findings from the brief and topics explored during the discussion.
• Read the Brief: AI in K-12 Instructional Materials: What We’re Seeing — Explore EdReports’ baseline findings on the evolving AI-enabled instructional materials landscape.