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It’s changing how we learn, work, and problem solve at a rapid pace. There’s a lot we don’t know about it and its capabilities. It’s also increasingly difficult for the general public and policymakers to discern just how and where AI tools will matter against the backdrop of technology companies advertising its evergreater promise.  \nThe good news is, we have an opportunity to step back and think about what we can control and durably rely on in the school curriculum as AI is further integrated into every aspect of our lives. We have the ability to help schools prioritize critical thinking, academic foundations, and data literacy skills to set kids up for success in this brave new world. AI is fueled by data—and the quality, output, and usefulness of any AI tool is entirely determined by the data you feed it. That reality is never changing. We want students to discern, responsibly deploy, and build on top ofAI tools when appropriate—not just consume them, uninformed of what’s driving these tools underneath.  \nWe have heard parents and teachers ask for this approach anecdotally across the field—and now we have the data to back it up. Mathematica and Data Science 4 Everyone created this survey to hear from those who are closest to the next generations: parents and educators. The findings are clear: the majority of the more than 1,300 parents, teachers, school leaders, and state and local education officials surveyed believe data education is increasingly important for students to master in this AI-driven world. The majority also told us that they think all students should be data literate before graduating high school, and that data literacy should be integrated across multiple subjects in K-12 education.  \nThis survey shows us that parents and educators recognize the need to collectively work to create more opportunities for all students to build the durable skills required to navigate this data-driven world with confidence. Now it’s up to all of us to make that happen.  \n– Zarek Drozda, Executive Director of Data Science 4 Everyone  \n“Data literacy is one of the most crucial skillsets we can teach our kids. If they’re able to analyze  \ndata and think critically, they can make informed decisions and effectively problem-solve.”  \n—–Emily Oster, Founder and CEO of ParentData, and New York Times best-selling author  \nArtificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies are becoming integral to students’ educational experiencesand everyday lives (Schwartz & Diliberti, 2025; Sidoti et al., 2025) . As schools consider how to prepare students for a rapidly changing technological landscape, educators, parents, and policymakers are striving to identify what knowledge and skills students need to navigate a world shaped by data and AI. Regarding students’ professional futures, labor-market analyses signal that data-related competencies are becoming increasingly valuable across occupationsand industries (Salerno & Steemers, 2024) .  \nIn the meantime, students are not waiting. They are already engaging with AI tools for schoolwork, often in ways evolving faster than school policies and instructional practices can keep up (NCES, 2024a; Schwartz & Diliberti, 2025; Sidoti et al., 2025). As students use AI more and more, schools have to grapple with how to help them evaluate information, reason with data, and use emerging technologies responsibly.  \nTo better understand what parents and educators think about these issues, Mathematica and Data Science 4 Everyone surveyed parents, teachers, school administrators, and state and local education agency staff between February and March 2026.  \n􀂖 Findings at a glance  \nAmong those parents and educators surveyed…  \n88%  \nagree that all students should be data literate before graduating ","cbCairXjYv74fz0R","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairXjYv74fz0R","pdf",308623,11,"English","# Findings at a glance\n## Who took this survey\n# Finding 1: Parents and educators see data literacy as essential, but opportunities for students lag","[{\"question\":\"What key skills does the report emphasize for students in an AI-driven world?\",\"answer\":\"It emphasizes critical thinking, academic foundations, and data literacy so students can analyze data responsibly, deploy AI when appropriate, and solve problems effectively.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the survey say about whether students should be data literate before graduation?\",\"answer\":\"It reports that 88% of surveyed parents and educators agree all students should be data literate before graduating high school.\"},{\"question\":\"How do parents and educators view school opportunities and AI use in classrooms?\",\"answer\":\"While 76% agree AI has made data education more important than ever, only 58% say schools provide sufficient opportunities to develop data skills, and just under half believe AI tools are brought into classrooms effectively.\"}]","What Students Need to Thrive in a Data-and AI-Driven World: Perspectives from Parents and Educators | PDF",1792054523,28,{"code":4,"msg":81,"data":99},[100,104,108,112,117,122,127,130,135,138,142],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":101,"show_sort_weight":102,"slug":103},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":105,"show_sort_weight":106,"slug":107},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":109,"show_sort_weight":110,"slug":111},"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":113,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":114,"show_sort_weight":115,"slug":116},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":118,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":119,"show_sort_weight":120,"slug":121},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":123,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":125,"slug":126},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":85,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":128,"slug":129},30,"research-report",{"id":131,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":132,"show_sort_weight":133,"slug":134},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":133,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":136,"show_sort_weight":133,"slug":137},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":139,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":140,"show_sort_weight":139,"slug":141},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":143,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":144,"show_sort_weight":113,"slug":145},19,"General","general"]