More than three years after ChatGPT’s debut, many K–12 educators remain hesitant to adopt generative AI in classrooms. EdWeek convened experts who said the primary barriers are a lack of quality professional development, unclear local policies, and teachers’ concerns about ethics, assessment integrity, and workload shifting. District leaders highlighted productive use‑cases—test generation, individualized feedback, and IEP drafting—but surveys show educators are split on AI’s net impact: roughly 47% anticipate negative effects on teaching and learning over five years, while 43% expect benefits. The takeaway for colleges of education and district PD teams: scalable, noncommercial training and clear governance are prerequisites for broader adoption.