Attitudes toward artificial intelligence are improving as adoption increases across K12, a new survey confirms. Here’s how students, teachers and parents perceive AI’s growing role in schools.
AI becomes ubiquitous in education
More students and teachers have been experimenting with AI each year since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, according to Quizlet’s latest “How America Learns Report.”
In 2025, approximately 85% of high school and college instructors, as well as students aged 14 to 22, say they’ve tested AI, a significant leap from 66% in 2024. Nearly 90% of students report relying on AI for school, up from 77% in 2024, with the top three uses being:
- Summarizing or synthesizing information (56%)
- Research (46%)
- Generating study guides or materials (45%)
Positive attitudes toward AI’s role in education (43%) also outpaced negative attitudes (37%) in 2025, a 3% increase from 2024.
The need for training
The researchers also uncovered opportunities to drive success beyond the classroom and provide resources for real-world learning.
Thirty-six percent of students, teachers and parents surveyed believe schools are not adequately prepared for real-world success.
The top five skills that respondents want schools to prioritize are:
- Critical thinking and problem solving (66%)
- Financial literacy (64%)
- Mental health management (58%)
- Leadership skills (52%)
- Creativity and innovation (50%)
Teacher and student perspectives
One of the most notable findings reveals that teachers (87%) now outpace students (84%) in terms of AI use. Nearly 90% of teachers use AI tools, a 23% increase from last year.
Teachers’ top use include:
- Research (54%)
- Summarizing or synthesizing information (48%)
- Generating classroom materials like tests and assignments (45%)
As for high school students, the survey suggests there’s more potential for AI to impact their learning. High schoolers are more likely to say there has been no change in learning support due to AI (34%), signaling a chance for students to incorporate AI as part of their personalized learning journey.
AI can also be used as a tool for engagement, with only 17% of high school students reporting feeling “fully engaged” in daily educational activities.
Uncover more of the survey findings here.
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