December 1, 2025
Since ChatGPT was released in November 2022, Artificial Intelligence has pervaded practically every aspect of life, from commerce and retail to life science research and business decision-making.
Education is no different.
Recent data underscores the AI’s pervasiveness in elementary and secondary education:
- Three in 10 teachers are using AI in their work. In June 2025, Gallup reported that teachers surveyed use AI mostly for planning, making worksheets or activities, and adapting materials to specific student needs.
- According to the College Board, the percentage of high school students using generative AI to complete schoolwork grew from 79% in January 2025 to 84% in May 2025. Their uses are broad, including brainstorming ideas, reviewing essays, and conducting research.
So, with AI so widespread already, where will we end up?
According to an analysis by Precedence Research, the AI education market is expected to grow from just over $7 billion in 2025, to a staggering $112 billion by 2034. And at the collegiate level, Campbell University reported that 93% of higher education staff expected to increase their usage of AI between 2024 and 2026.
In short, AI in Education isn’t coming – it’s already here.
Students and teachers are likely using tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to do everything from basic research to final revisions. However, while these tools are readily available and have significant name recognition, they aren’t necessarily built for education.
- AI is only as good as the data that feeds it. In a web where both information and misinformation are accessible, AI search engines can (and do) procure false information.
- Data privacy is not guaranteed. With AI portals requiring account creation for advanced features, user queries may be used to train LLMs.
- Critical thinking can be outsourced. In the pursuit of speed, learners may turn to AI for quick answers instead of working through problems, leading to an overreliance on AI.
- Students trying to get a good grade may just copy and paste AI’s responses without synthesizing the information in their own voice and for their specific purpose, risking possible plagiarism.
This list of potential drawbacks isn’t exhaustive, but AI adoption, whether intentional or not, is inevitable. That being said, with our own classroom experience, we believe AI can enhance learning by:
- empowering teachers to create lessons that engender deep understanding
- helping teachers reach more learners more effectively
- securing student data privacy
- encouraging, rather than replacing, critical thinking
With these points in mind, we developed CheckIn AI so teachers can harness artificial intelligence’s capabilities to understand what and how their students learn. Through personalized conversations, our platform guides students by asking questions rather than just giving answers, engaging them in dialogue that ignites thinking, all in a safe and secure environment.
Learn more about how CheckIn AI can empower teachers and sign up today to leverage its capabilities in your classroom.