# AI guidance gap in education

> Teachers need clearer AI guidance to help students use tools effectively.
- Title: AI guidance gap in education · OpenAI | Shortify
- Summary: Teachers need clearer AI guidance to help students use tools effectively. 79% of students use AI for homework but only 47% are shown how to use it.
- Keywords: ai guidance, teachers, students, pisa, oecd, thinkyoung, emea, OpenAI
- Source: OpenAI — https://openai.com/index/closing-ai-guidance-gap-education
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ai guidance, education, teachers, students, pisa, oecd, thinkyoung, emea, ai, technology
## AI reshapes education goals
AI prompts reassessment of what education should prepare societies for.
## Teachers' role becomes more critical
As AI becomes more capable, teachers' expertise and guidance remain essential.
## EMEA partnerships focus on three priorities
Equitable access to ai tools, ai literacy programs, and measurement for local contexts.
## Country examples show key lessons
Estonia, Greece and Slovakia highlight strong leadership, teacher investment and practical support.
## 79% of students use ai for homework
79% of surveyed students reported using ai for homework or assignments.
## Only 47% shown how to use ai
Only 47% of students reported being shown how to use ai tools.
## Early benefits for teachers
Teachers report time savings and improved understanding of ai's role in learning.
## Key takeaway

79% of students use AI for homework but only 47% are shown how to use it.