One California teacher used an artificial intelligence tutor to support students below grade level. Another used AI to create lesson plans. In the 2024–25 school year, researchers from the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) studied 18 California schools that are piloting AI tools to address issues like learning gaps, behavioral challenges, and teacher inexperience. Despite these successes, many educators were dissatisfied with current AI education tools, even after extensive experimentation. AI developers should better align products to what educators and students say they need, and involve educators throughout the design, development, and adoption process.