This week, Ray and Dan dive into a mountain of new AI in education research, so you don't have to.
They unpack major reports from around the world covering how students are really using AI, why schools are still struggling to provide clear guidance, and what the latest AI literacy and education readiness frameworks mean for teachers and leaders.
Along the way they discuss Norway's AI restrictions in primary schools, student concerns about AI data centres, new guidance on AI in assessment, and the growing importance of the human skills that AI can't replace.
If you're trying to make sense of where AI in education is heading, this episode brings together the latest evidence, trends and practical insights in one conversation. And hopefully you won't have to read all the reports below, but our conversation has given you a head start to find the right one(s) for you!
Power Toys (to turn your Copilot button into a shortcut for any AI)
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/keyboard-manager
EU: Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary schools
https://www.reuters.com/technology/norway-imposes-near-ban-ai-elementary-school-2026-06-19/
Australia: Sunshine Coast students push back as Australia positions itself as a global AI leader
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-23/students-protest-ai-amid-growing-national-concerns/106808776
UK: Navigating AI in Education - Pupils' perspectives on the role of AI in the classroom
https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/oxed/research-reports/Navigating_AI_in_Education_Research_Report_June2026_v05.pdf
US: Common Sense Media Census: AI use by Teens and Tweens
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/a-comprehensive-report-on-teens-tweens-and-ai
Australia: Learning First School Research
https://learningfirst.com/s/Learning-First_AI-use-in-schools-Taking-action-now_FINAL.pdf
Global: AI Literacy Framework from OECD & EC
https://ailiteracyframework.org/
Global: New WEF report: Shaping the Future of Learning: Education Readiness for the Age of AI
https://www.weforum.org/publications/shaping-the-future-of-learning-education-readiness-for-the-age-of-ai/
Australia: AI in Higher Education Research in Australia
https://aiinhe.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-hedx-conference-260617_0114.pdf
US: Lumina Foundation/Gallup - "AI in Higher Education: Widespread Use, Unclear Rules"
https://www.luminafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lumina-Foundation-Gallup-SOHE_AI_Report.pdf
Australia: TEQSA's new guidance on detecting AI use in student assessments
https://www.teqsa.gov.au/guides-resources/protecting-academic-integrity/academic-integrity-toolkit/risks-academic-integrity-ai/detecting-plagiarism-ai-generated-text-student-assessments-and-securing-take-home-written-assessments
Global: Preparing students for the future of work from Microsoft
https://info.microsoft.com/ww-landing-preparing-students-for-the-future-of-work.html
Global: QS World Future Skills Index
https://www.qs.com/world-future-skills-index/2027
