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Education shapes the future by building knowledge, creativity, and opportunity for all while giving us the building blocks for solving pressing global challenges and enhancing quality of life. The National Academies examine how students learn, how teachers can be supported, and how education systems can prepare all learners for success. Explore our work to strengthen learning and education in the United States.

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Navigating the Turbulent Future of AI and Work

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How is artificial intelligence affecting education and jobs, and what should young people study now to be employable in the future? A recent National Academies workshop explored these questions, along with how organizations can collaborate to steer AI’s use and impacts.

May 4, 2026
Teacher giving AI (Artificial Intelligence) Introduction in the classroom

NAS President Marcia McNutt to Deliver Annual State of the Science Address on June 2

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National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt will discuss the status of the United States’ research enterprise, global leadership in science, and implications for economic competitiveness in the third State of the Science address, to be delivered on June 2 in Washington, D.C. (photo by Christopher Michel)

Apr 16, 2026
Marcia McNutt President of the National Academy of Sciences and Chair of the National Research Council

Integrating Data and Computing into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report

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Computing and data shape nearly every aspect of modern life. In recent years, efforts to expand data and computing education in K-12 settings have grown rapidly but unevenly. A new National Academies report offers a road map for state and local education agencies to integrate this content into school curricula and courses in a consistent manner.

Mar 12, 2026
Two Elementary students are seen sitting side-by-side with a laptop open in front of them during a computer lab. They are each dressed casually and focused on working online together.

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