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Medium RiskEducation
Teacher (K-12)
AI tutoring systems (Khan Academy's Khanmigo, Duolingo AI) provide personalized learning at scale. Routine instruction and assessment are increasingly AI-augmented, but the social-emotional role of teachers remains critical.
3.2M current workers
Major disruption: By 2032
44%Automation Risk
Medium Risk
Automation Risk Trajectory
Historical progression and projected automation risk for Teacher (K-12)s through 2030
What AI Is Replacing
- Personalized homework help
- Quiz and assessment grading
- Curriculum content delivery
- Progress tracking and reporting
What Humans Still Own
- Social-emotional learning and mentorship
- Classroom culture and motivation
- Special needs and adaptive instruction
- Parent and community relationships
Top Skills to Develop Now
EdTech AI toolsSocial-emotional learningDifferentiated instruction
Sources: OECD Education Report (2023), WEF Future of Jobs (2023)
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