AI4EDU · An annual global initiative
THE AI FOR
EDUCATION
AWARDS
AI4EDU connects educational practice and AI expertise, putting K12 teachers and learners at the heart of innovation.
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Our mission
Empower the people who teach.
We recognise educators and students who use AI to address real learning challenges. By sharing their projects and the thinking behind them, we help other teachers explore what responsible AI can mean in their own classrooms.
Our vision
More inclusive, personal and effective learning.
Technology should serve education. We want to build an international community where educators learn from one another, make thoughtful choices about AI and turn promising ideas into meaningful learning experiences.
The people putting AI into practice
From ideas to practice in K–12 education.
The AI for Education Awards focus on K–12 education, from kindergarten through secondary school. We recognise teachers, students and organisations that train and support teachers — the people who bring AI into everyday teaching and learning.
There is no shortage of AI tools, policies, visions and ideas. Concrete examples show how to put them into practice: what you can do with AI, how to approach it responsibly and what others can learn from your experience.
Our three award categories put these educational practices in the spotlight.
Teacher Innovation Award
For K12 teachers turning AI into meaningful classroom practice. Show how your pedagogical vision strengthens learning through responsible innovation.
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Teacher Training Award
For organisations empowering teachers to use AI with confidence and integrity. Demonstrate how your programme builds sustainable professional capacity.
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Student Innovation Award
For student teams creating AI-driven solutions under teacher guidance. Show how responsible AI use can spark creativity, agency and real learning impact.
2027 edition · Coming soonA Message from Andreas Schleicher
During the European AI for Education Awards 2026 ceremony, Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD, shared his reflections on the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities that Artificial Intelligence brings to education.
Andreas Schleicher
Director for Education and Skills, OECD
Video message shared during the European AI for Education Awards 2026 and published on this website with permission.
From Brussels to a global community
Born in Brussels within Belgium’s 40 under 40, growing into a community that connects educators across borders.
Lieselot Declercq, Steven Ronsijn, Anicet Touré, Nassim Benoussiad and Louis Wouters
Brussels · A 40u40 project initiative
Where the story began
The AI for Education Awards started in Brussels as a project initiative within Belgium’s 40 under 40 (40u40), brought to life by Lieselot Declercq, Steven Ronsijn, Anicet Touré, Nassim Benoussiad and Louis Wouters.
From that shared starting point, AI4EDU grew into an international initiative: recognising educational practice, connecting educators and sharing ideas through the Empowerment Programme.