The Hour of AI:
A global movement just getting started.
Classrooms around the world took their first steps toward AI literacy.
Students asked new questions, teachers discovered new approaches, and communities came together to explore what it means to understand and actively shape artificial intelligence.
The Hour of AI is designed to open the door. What follows next shows how people everywhere are ready to walk through it.
Impact of the first-ever Hour of AI
Here are the results so far, and the numbers are worth celebrating. 🎉
So far during the 2025–2026 school year:
More than 17.9 million learners engaged in AI + CS learning
2.6 million people participated during CSEdWeek alone
More than 69,500 educators brought the Hour of AI into their classrooms
175+ countries joined this movement
500+ partners supported AI learning worldwide
130+ Hour of AI activities were used across learning levels and subjects
1,750+ district events took place across the U.S.
612 policymakers engaged in AI + CS Education conversations
43 states + D.C. issued official CSEdWeek proclamations
24 states + D.C. specifically encouraged participation in the Hour of AI
More than 15.5 million learners engaged in AI + CS learning
2.6 million people participated during CSEdWeek alone
More than 69,500 educators brought the Hour of AI into their classrooms
175+ countries joined this movement
500+ partners supported AI learning worldwide
130+ Hour of AI activities were used across learning levels and subjects
1,750+ district events took place across the U.S.
612 policymakers engaged in AI + CS Education conversations
43 states + D.C. issued official CSEdWeek proclamations
24 states + D.C. specifically encouraged participation in the Hour of AI
This is the movement.
It reflects what’s possible when educators, families, schools, and communities come together to make AI literacy accessible and engaging for all.
Across classrooms, educators described how the Hour of AI helped students move beyond understanding AI to seeing themselves as active thinkers and creators.
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“Through the Hour of AI, our students are not only learning how AI works — they are learning how to think critically, problem-solve, and imagine themselves as the future creators of this technology.”
— Justin Yepez, Instructional Tech, El Paso ISD
That shift starts early. In elementary classrooms, educators saw how introducing AI concepts builds critical skills that extend far beyond technology.
“The Hour of AI in elementary STEM classes is essential for cultivating future-proof skills, fostering computational thinking, and instilling responsible digital citizenship in the next generation of learners.”
“The Hour of AI in elementary STEM classes is essential for cultivating future-proof skills, fostering computational thinking, and instilling responsible digital citizenship in the next generation of learners.”
– Dr. Kristen Morse, Science Curriculum Supervisor and STEM/STEAM Support, East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Teachers also highlighted how students experienced AI as something approachable, creative, and collaborative.
“The most valuable thing that students will learn is that AI is a collaborative partner, helping them to spend more time creating and innovating solutions."
“The most valuable thing that students will learn is that AI is a collaborative partner, helping them to spend more time creating and innovating solutions."
– Principal David Thompson, STEAMM Academy at Hartford Middle School, Ohio
"The Hour of AI encourages critical thinking and helps students discover how AI can be used in real life. This experience lets them thrive in a world where AI plays a big role in shaping jobs and society”
"The Hour of AI encourages critical thinking and helps students discover how AI can be used in real life. This experience lets them thrive in a world where AI plays a big role in shaping jobs and society”
– Madie Epps, Digital Media Technology teacher in Mississippi
From early elementary through secondary classrooms, students leaned in with confidence and curiosity.
“Our first and second graders jumped into the #HourOfCode and #HourOfAI with @codeorg, and they absolutely shined! 🌟 Their critical thinking skills were put to the test, and they worked hard to meet every challenge.”
“Our first and second graders jumped into the #HourOfCode and #HourOfAI with @codeorg, and they absolutely shined! 🌟 Their critical thinking skills were put to the test, and they worked hard to meet every challenge.”
– Kacie Buck @theccelibrary
Educators around the world echoed similar experiences.
"Teachers also shared that activities like this are a great way for students to learn AI through both plugged and unplugged formats, making the concepts easy, fun, and relatable. The session was fun, interactive, and full of curiosity, and it was great to see students confidently discovering how AI can simplify creative tasks."
"Teachers also shared that activities like this are a great way for students to learn AI through both plugged and unplugged formats, making the concepts easy, fun, and relatable. The session was fun, interactive, and full of curiosity, and it was great to see students confidently discovering how AI can simplify creative tasks."
– Teacher at PCMC Science Park, Pune, India
And students themselves captured the spirit of the experience best.
“This is the best day ever”
“This is like a field trip without leaving school”
“This is the best day ever” “This is like a field trip without leaving school”
— Students, Memminger Elementary School, Charleston, SC
These moments matter.
They show what happens when everyone is invited to explore AI + CS Education, not as a mystery, but as something they can understand, question, and shape.
What’s next?
The momentum keeps going.
The Hour of AI activities are available year-round, supporting continued learning and deeper exploration of AI + CS Education in classrooms and communities everywhere.
Whether you’re an educator, learner, parent, student, or partner, there are many ways to stay engaged and build on what’s already underway.