AI is prompting a fundamental reassessment of what education should prepare societies for. As intelligence becomes easier to access, the question shifts from what people need to know to which skills help them thrive in an AI-enabled world. OECD's Andreas Schleicher underscores this shift, pointing to a central lesson: as AI becomes more capable, the role of teachers becomes more important, not less. Their expertise, judgement and ability to guide learning remain essential. Across EMEA, OpenAI is working with governments and education systems, including Estonia, Slovakia, Greece and Italy, to explore how AI can support educators. These collaborations share three priorities: equitable access to frontier AI tools, jointly designed AI literacy programmes, and ongoing measurement and evaluation, whilst adapting to local languages, curricula and institutions.
New research from Think Young highlights a clear guidance gap: 79% of surveyed students reported using AI for homework or assignments, but only 47% reported being shown how. Governments need to support educators and give students clearer expectations. Five themes organise these lessons: clear educational goals, educator preparation, local partnerships, critical AI literacy and credible evidence. Three early patterns are emerging from this work: Country partnerships offer context-specific lessons. Experiences in Estonia, Greece and Slovakia point to three lessons that other education systems can apply: strong public leadership to set a clear direction, investment in teachers' skills and confidence, and practical support tailored to local curricula and classroom needs. While implementation will vary across countries, these principles offer a useful foundation for governments seeking to integrate AI responsibly and at scale. Closing the AI guidance gap in education is increasingly urgent. New teachers' skills and confidence, and practical support tailored to local curricula and classroom needs offer a useful foundation for governments seeking to integrate AI responsibly and at scale.
Source: OpenAI Blog · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing