Districts are increasingly using AI tools in hiring, but many teachers appear unaware of where it is being used and how. A survey of recruiters cited in the report found 53% of district recruiters now use AI tools, while only 2% of teachers reported applying to a district that uses AI in hiring. The piece flags that most districts have not published policies covering AI’s use in hiring—only about 1 in 10 school districts reportedly have set AI policies, and virtually none address hiring-specific use. Unions and teacher contract language show growing interest in limiting AI’s role in replacing or evaluating teachers, but the report says hiring use is often not covered. The practical impact is that AI may be influencing applicant pathways without clear transparency, raising concerns about privacy, explainability, and potential bias reproduction in selection decisions.