The global campus: How YouTube is empowering learners everywhere

YouTube reported that over 5.5 billion views of learning and how-to content occurred in the United States last June, with 94% of teachers already using the platform. The company launched a distraction-free YouTube Player for Education, which U.S. students used to watch more than 40 million hours of content in the first half of 2025. YouTube stated that 79% of U.S. teachers who use the platform agree it helps students learn.

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.