How Do Parents Want Schools to Handle AI? Insights From a New Survey
How Do Parents Want Schools to Handle AI? Insights From a New Survey
Publish Date: 2026-03-16 16:44:00
Source Domain: www.edweek.org
- Majority of Parents Seek AI Guardrails: 80% of parents want stricter controls on AI for their children, according to a survey by Echelon Insights for the National Parents Union.
- Generative AI Usage Awareness: 56% of parents believe their children are using generative AI chatbots.
- Desired Protective Measures: Parents want AI chatbots to warn sensitive topics, alert parents about harmful discussions, and require parental permission for use.
- Policy Gaps in Schools: 47% of parents reported that their schools did not provide information on AI policies, and 57% have not been asked for input on school AI policies.
