Two education reports show rapidly rising teacher use of AI tools and an ongoing debate about pedagogical oversight. EdWeek Research Center found teacher AI adoption climbed to 61% in 2025, driven by professional development and the embedding of generative AI into mainstream ed‑tech platforms. Separately, commentators cautioned that teacher expertise remains the decisive factor in whether AI supports or undermines learning. Districts and higher‑education teacher‑preparation programs face pressure to expand continuous professional learning on AI, assessment of learning outcomes, and ethical frameworks. For colleges of education and academic leaders, the shift underscores an urgent need to align credentialing, practica, and in‑service training with AI literacy and discernment.