Educators are turning to AI tools to help them work smarter and faster, according to new reports this week. A survey by Jotform found that 65% of teachers are now using AI to help with their jobs, like writing lesson plans and giving feedback to students. Meanwhile, Google announced new AI agent tools that teachers can use to automate tasks and save time. In another exciting development, a group of former Google workers created Sparkli, an AI-powered learning app for kids ages 5-12 that makes learning fun and interactive instead of just reading text on a screen.

One big problem teachers are facing is that they use about eight different computer programs, but these programs don't work well together, making their jobs harder. Teachers spend an average of seven hours every week doing work that could be done faster with better tools. The good news is that AI is helping solve some of these problems. Google's new Workspace Studio lets teachers create AI agents that can help automate work and make classrooms more organized.

The new Sparkli app is really different because it uses AI to create interactive adventures instead of boring lessons. When a child asks about Mars, they can explore it like a real adventure rather than just watching a video. The app also includes games, quizzes, and audio stories to keep kids interested in learning. Teachers can use Sparkli to track how their students are doing and give them homework assignments. The startup behind Sparkli is already testing it in more than 20 schools with over 100,000 students. Companies around the world are focusing on making AI tools that keep kids safe while they learn, with strong rules against harmful content.