Educators See Technology's Role in Student Success Tied to Quality, Personalized Teaching
An annual report from HMH reveals 8 in 10 educators now use AI, a significant increase from three years ago, alongside record-high positive sentiment about the profession.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's (HMH) 12th Annual Educator Confidence Report indicates that 80 percent of educators are currently utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in their teaching practices. This represents a substantial rise from just three years prior, when only 10 percent of educators reported using AI.
Concurrently, the survey highlights that positive sentiment towards the teaching profession has reached an all-time high within the study's history. Educators believe technology can foster student success, but crucially, they emphasize that its true value lies in enabling high-quality and personalized instruction.
The findings suggest that while technology adoption in classrooms is widespread, educators stress the necessity for pedagogically sound applications that enhance teaching quality and allow for individualized learning experiences. The focus remains on technology serving core educational objectives rather than being an end in itself.
Released in Boston on August 11, 2026, the report is based on a comprehensive survey of educators. The results offer insights into the current state and future directions of the education sector, where technology is viewed as a potential tool for enhancement, provided it supports effective teaching methodologies.