K‑12 districts and higher‑ed instructors are recalibrating expectations for classroom AI as districts adopt policies and professional development while critics push back. Coverage shows schools tightening guidance on responsible use even as teachers and leaders seek ways to integrate AI tools into instruction and assessment. Opinion pieces from faculty highlight the pedagogical tradeoffs: faculty using AI for administrative efficiency warn against its role in formative education where learning processes matter. Colleges and K‑12 systems must now balance AI’s operational benefits with academic integrity, assessment design and digital literacy training for students and staff.