The AI Anxiety Index: How Do Teachers Really Feel About AI?
This survey measures emotional, professional, and institutional anxiety around AI in education.
How do you feel about AI being used in education?
Very anxious
Somewhat anxious
Neutral / mixed feelings
Somewhat optimistic
Very optimistic
What worries you most about AI in education? (Select all that apply)
Fewer jobs for educators
Less respect or authority for educators
Over-reliance by students
Data privacy and surveillance
Students losing important skills because they begin to rely on AI
Unethical use or bias
I have no major concerns
Other
How likely is it that AI will reduce the need for educators in your role within 10 years?
Very unlikely
Unlikely
Unsure
Likely
Very likely
Which part of your job might AI take over? (You can select up to three options)
Lesson planning
Grading and feedback
Content delivery
Student support and advising
Administrative tasks
None of my role feels vulnerable
Other
Has AI changed how secure you feel about your long-term career in education?
Much less secure
Slightly less secure
No change
Slightly more secure
Much more secure
How do you think AI developments will influence whether younger generations want to become teachers?
Fewer young people will want to become teachers
AI won’t significantly change their interest
More young people will want to become teachers
I have no idea
Does your school have a written AI policy that students can easily find and read?
Yes
No
I don't know
How openly does your institution talk about the risks of AI?
Very openly
Somewhat openly
Rarely
Not at all
Not sure
Have you avoided using AI because you were worried about consequences?
Yes, frequently
Yes, occasionally
No, but I’m cautious
No, not at all
What would reduce your anxiety about AI the most? (Select up to 3)
Clear institutional guidelines
Professional AI training
Strong ethical frameworks
Proof that AI improves learning outcomes
Assurance of job security
More educator involvement in AI decisions
Nothing would really help
In one sentence, describe your biggest fear or hope about AI in education.
Overall, do you believe AI will make the education profession stronger or weaker?
Much weaker
No significant change
Slightly stronger
Much stronger
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your feelings on AI in education?
Demographic information
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What is your primary role in education? Select the best option that fits your job description.
Elementary school teacher
Middle school teacher
High school teacher
College/University instructor/professor
School administrator
Student support staff (counselor, advisor, librarian, etc.)
IT staff
Coaches
Which of the following best describes where you work?
School or classroom-based role (in a school building)
District office or central office role
State level role (state education agency or state support organization)
Regional service agency role (e.g., county office, BOCES, ESC)
Higher education role (college or university)
Education nonprofit or professional organization
Other
How many years have you worked in education?
Less than 2 years
2-5
6-10
11-20
20+
How is your institution primarily funded?
Public
Private (non-profit)
Private (for-profit)
Charter
Mixed / hybrid
Not sure
Approximately how many students does your institution serve?
Fewer than 200
200–500
501-1,000
1,000-5,000
5,000+
Not sure
Where is your institution primarily located in the US?
Northeast
South
Midwest
West
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