In December 2025, Purdue University became the first U.S. university to mandate an AI working competency for all undergraduates β taking effect for Fall 2026 freshmen. The requirement is the centerpiece of a $50 million 'Purdue Computes' strategy. Meanwhile, 134 AI education bills have been introduced across 31 U.S. states. The question of how to integrate AI into classrooms has officially entered the realm of law.
Slovakia will make AI a mandatory part of its national curriculum for primary and secondary schools starting in the 2026β2027 school year. Every student will learn how AI works and how to use it responsibly. Alongside Belgium's new assessment system and Spain's education inspection reform, European countries are each finding their own path toward integrating AI into the classroom.
Starting September 2026, Boston Public Schools will become the first major U.S. city school district to ensure every high school graduate has AI literacy skills. The program goes beyond teaching students to use AI tools β it centers on critical thinking, ethics, and digital safety in the age of AI.
The European Commission and OECD have joined forces to build an AI literacy framework for primary and secondary students. We explain its 4 domains, 22 competences, and what it means for education systems worldwide.
92% of students use AI tools, yet 70% of universities have no AI policy. Why has institutional readiness fallen so far behind the pace of AI adoption in classrooms worldwide?