# The global campus: How YouTube is empowering learners everywhere > Source: > Published: 2026-04-28 11:00:00+00:00 # The global campus: How YouTube is empowering learners everywhere Apr 28, 2026 [[read-time]] minute read Apr 28, 2026 [[read-time]] minute read Every day, billions of people [use YouTube to learn](https://blog.youtube/topic-hub/learning-education/) and understand the world around them. People can find information about anything and learn something new — from help on class assignments to studying a foreign language or exploring a different career. Last June, there were more than 5.5 billion views on learning and how-to content in the United States. YouTube has a wide range of resources and tools to support learners everywhere. Learning is a journey, not a one-time event. With over **5.5 billion views** on learning content in the U.S. last June alone, we are using AI to make knowledge more interactive: Our creators are the "internet’s faculty." From former teachers like the **Amoeba Sisters****,** Sarina Peterson and Brianna Rapini, breaking down biology to NASA engineer [ Mark Rober](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1kMZp36IQSyNx_9h4mpCg) making STEM irresistible to MIT grad To support them, we’ve built tools for structured learning: The impact of YouTube extends directly into schools, where **94% of teachers** already use the platform. To support them, we built [the YouTube Player for Education](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15503014?hl=en) which provides a distraction-free environment within tools like Google Classroom, Instructure, Seesaw, EdPuzzle, and Canvas. By removing ads, comments, and recommendations, we ensure students stay focused. In the first half of 2025, U.S. students watched more than **40 million hours** of content through this specialized, privacy-first player. 79% In the US, 79% of teachers who use YouTube agree that YouTube helps students learn. At YouTube, we believe "learning to learn" is the most vital skill one can acquire. Whether you are at a desk in school or in your home office, we are committed to providing the tools and supporting the voices that help you grow.