An analysis of Chicago Public Schools and national trends warns that AI programming is accelerating fastest in wealthy K‑12 schools, leaving Title I and rural districts behind. Evaluators found stark differences in computing labs, course offerings and access to AI curriculum between affluent schools like Lincoln Park High School and underfunded campuses such as Raby High School. The report signals pressure on universities of education, teacher‑preparation programs and extension centers to scale professional development, bridge hardware gaps, and rethink partnerships that prepare future teachers for AI‑augmented classrooms.