More K-12 schools are delivering professional development on generative AI, and teacher-reported training has risen quickly—though the quality and depth of that training remains uneven. EdWeek Research Center surveys show that in October 2024, nearly 60% of K-12 teachers reported receiving no AI training; by fall 2025, that figure fell to 50%, while 14% reported multiple sessions and 5% ongoing training. When the survey focus narrowed to training on using generative AI in classrooms, gaps persisted: 42% reported no training, while 22% had multiple sessions and 9% ongoing training. The reporting ties the push to policy pressure, including an April executive order directing comprehensive AI training for educators and prioritizing discretionary grant funds. The article also highlights a cultural barrier—many teachers remain reluctant to learn or are not enthusiastic about adopting AI for schoolwork. Administrators are trying to move beyond framing AI as a productivity tool by building teacher empowerment alongside practical classroom guidance.