AI Use in Schools Exceeds Teacher Predictions for Lesson Planning and Parent Communications

New analysis from Teacher Tapp reveals that teachers are utilizing artificial intelligence for lesson planning and parent communications more than they anticipated three years ago. However, predicted uses such as marking, homework, and data analysis have not seen the same level of adoption. The study compares teacher expectations from April 2023 with reported usage in September 2026, highlighting the rapid evolution of AI's role in education.