Global Scans · Quality Education · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• [New] OpenAI plans to expand its interactive learning features to other subjects and continue building tools that strengthen learning with ChatGPT. Campus Technology
• [New] The number of online education users reached 11.7 million (17.5%) in 2024 and is projected to rise to 15.7 million users (23.5%) by 2029. The National Law Review
• [New] According to the Australian Education Union's 2024 report A decade of inequity, the average public school will be underfunded by $2509 per student in 2026, while the average private school receives $462 per student above its full entitlement. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] AI will provide adaptive learning courses, smart assessments, and predictions to learning leaders in 2026. Skill Lake
• [New] By 2026, 70% of enterprise learning platforms will include AI-driven personalization. Skill Lake
• [New] By 2026, XR is expected to go far beyond entertainment, becoming part of many people's daily routines in areas like work, shopping, and education. IPv6.net
• [New] The economic and educational benefits to previously unconnected parts of the globe will be huge, with significant additional enhancements to connectivity across worldwide consumer, commercial and industrial sectors. ELE Times
• [New] Skills Gap: Nigeria must launch comprehensive upskilling initiatives, connecting Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions with private firms to prepare youth for digital and AI-driven opportunities. Business Cardinal
• [New] The transformation of education by AI in 2026 has already begun, and AI usage will only become more embedded in our daily lives. TutorFlow
• [New] Prefabricated approaches will extend into healthcare, education, and public infrastructure, lifting China to a leadership role in APAC modular prefabricated construction. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] Oklahoma celebrated public-private partnerships investing in the next generation of Oklahomans through financial launchpads that could be used to start a business or pursue additional education. Heartland Forward
• [New] Shares of the language learning website have plummeted 42% so far in 2026 after first-quarter results and 2026 bookings expectations fell short and AI fears spread. CNBC
• [New] There are a number of societal benefits, including increased accessibility to education and healthcare through individualized learning and diagnoses, which have the potential to reduce inequality and increase global productivity. GovCon Wire
• The £15.4 billion national framework will drive the creation of modern, high-quality learning environments over the next eight years, funding both new sustainable buildings and the refurbishment of existing schools, academies, FE colleges, and community facilities. Premier Construction News
• The transition from rapid expansion to sustained, system-level impact will define the next chapter of Egypt's engagement with transnational education. Al-Fanar Media
• The long-term success of transnational education in Egypt will depend less on enrolment numbers and more on sustainable institutional outcomes. Al-Fanar Media
• VR and AR are transforming education by offering experiential learning opportunities that increase student engagement. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• The growth of AI in 2026 could necessitate maturity and learning, driven by anticipated value and the promise of efficiency / cost improvement, and/or risk reduction. Data Foundation

Last updated: 16 March 2026