# Education Survey Finds Students Learning AI Beyond the Classroom

Project Tomorrow’s new report draws on responses from more than 95,000 students, educators and families.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-28T19:02:59.870Z
Updated: 2026-10-28T19:02:59.870Z
Section: U.S.
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Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/project-tomorrow-speak-up-survey-october-28-2026

Project Tomorrow released its 23rd annual Speak Up report on October 28, reporting that high school students were learning AI tools outside school more often than through classroom activities.

The education nonprofit said 46% of high school respondents learned about AI through independent experimentation, compared with 30% reporting in-school AI learning activities.

The report, titled What’s Tech Got To Do With It?, draws on more than 95,000 K–12 students, educators, administrators and families across rural, urban and suburban schools, according to the organization’s announcement.

Among parent respondents, 70% expressed concern that children were not learning skills needed for future success. The organization also reported that 92% prioritized critical thinking and problem-solving, while 86% prioritized effective communication.

Project Tomorrow said 70% of teacher respondents believed technology made learning more interactive and 56% said it helped personalize instruction.

These are participants’ reported views and experiences, rather than measured proof of improved academic results. The release does not establish that the respondents represent all U.S. families or educators. Participating districts receive access to their local survey data.

Sources
Project Tomorrow announcement, distributed by PR Newswire: https://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/Project%2BTomorrow%2BReleases%2B23rd%2BAnnual%2BSpeak%2BUp%2BReport/27248347.html

## Sources
- Project Tomorrow Speak Up release, PR Newswire: https://www.streetinsider.com/PRNewswire/Project%2BTomorrow%2BReleases%2B23rd%2BAnnual%2BSpeak%2BUp%2BReport/27248347.html