Quizlet’s 2025 How America Learns report, an evolution of its State of AI in Education survey, examines the growing role of AI and digital learning in shaping student success. Based on responses from U.S. students, teachers, and parents, the report reveals increased AI adoption, shifting attitudes, and persistent equity gaps in education.
85% of respondents use AI in education, up from 66% in 2024.
Teachers (87%) now outpace students (84%) in AI adoption.
Top AI uses: summarizing information (56%), research (46%), study guides (45%).
64% favor equal or greater use of digital learning over traditional methods.
Equity gap persists: only 43% of neurodivergent students see equal access.
58% view a four-year degree as critical, but many feel unprepared for real-world success.
Quizlet’s survey shows AI becoming integral to education, with 85% of respondents—high school and college teachers and students aged 14-22—using AI technologies, a jump from 66% in 2024. Teachers lead adoption at 87%, slightly ahead of students at 84%. Key AI applications include summarizing information (56%), research (46%), and generating study materials (45%), with teachers seeing significant year-over-year growth in these uses (e.g., research up from 33% to 54%). “At Quizlet, we’ve spent nearly two decades putting students at the center of everything we do,” said Quizlet CEO Kurt Beidler. This focus drives Quizlet’s efforts to align tools with evolving student needs.
While 40% of respondents believe AI is used ethically and effectively, students (29%) are less confident than parents (46%) and teachers (57%). “Like any new technology, AI brings incredible opportunities, but also a responsibility to use it thoughtfully,” said Maureen Lamb, AI Task Force Chair at Miss Porter’s School. Clear guidelines are essential to mitigate risks like academic dishonesty while maximizing AI’s potential to enhance learning through personalized study plans and real-time feedback.
Digital learning is gaining traction, with 64% of respondents, including 71% of teachers, advocating for its equal or greater use compared to traditional methods. Benefits include flexibility (56%), personalized learning (53%), and accessibility (49%). With 77% of students sacrificing sleep or extracurriculars for homework, digital tools offer a more accommodating approach. However, an equity gap persists: while 49% believe all students have equal access to resources, only 43% of those with learning differences or neurodivergent traits agree, highlighting the need for inclusive solutions.
The report underscores a gap in preparing students for life beyond academics. While 58% view a four-year degree as highly important for professional success, over one-third of respondents feel schools fall short in equipping students for real-world challenges. “As we drive the next era of AI-powered learning, it’s our mission to give every student and lifelong learner the tools and confidence to succeed,” said Beidler. Career-connected learning, including life skills and job readiness, presents a significant opportunity to address these needs.
Quizlet’s findings signal a transformative moment for education, where AI and digital learning can enhance engagement and outcomes, provided ethical guidelines and equitable access are prioritized to support all learners.
Quizlet is a global learning platform that provides engaging study tools to help people practice and master whatever they are learning. Over 60 million students, teachers and everyday people use Quizlet to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including 2 in 3 high school students and 1 in 2 college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and artificial intelligence, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. The company offers a combination of free and paid subscriptions for both students and teachers that enable further customization. Quizlet is headquartered in San Francisco, California and is backed by General Atlantic, Union Square Ventures, Altos Ventures, Icon Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Costanoa Ventures.
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