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AI in Teacher Evaluation: A School Leader's Guide to Doing It Right (2026)

AI in Teacher Evaluation: A School Leader's Guide to Doing It Right (2026)by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 12/08/2026

What school leaders need to know about AI in teacher evaluation in 2026: the Illinois law, the national landscape, the risks, and a district decision framework.

AI in Teacher Evaluation: A School Leader's Guide to Doing It Right (2026)

Illinois Just Drew the Line on AI in Teacher Evaluations — and Left the Paperwork On the Right Side of It

Illinois Just Drew the Line on AI in Teacher Evaluations — and Left the Paperwork On the Right Side of Itby: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 23/07/2026

Illinois's SB 2909 bans AI from scoring teachers — but expressly allows it for the write-up. Here's the line the law drew, and how to stay on the right side of it.

Illinois Just Drew the Line on AI in Teacher Evaluations — and Left the Paperwork On the Right Side of It