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] Education vertical SaaS shines in 2026 for vocational niches like skilled trades or corporate upskilling, projected to grow 20% as remote work evolves. Appscrip
• [New] By 2026, artificial intelligence will no longer be a future trend in higher education. Aralia Education
• [New] In 2026, a lot of schools will be using intelligent learning tools that help make learning more enjoyable and engaging. Techradiance
• [New] New learning strategies are becoming a priority, with two-thirds of US hiring managers stating that workforce development programs are essential for preparing employees for future technological disruptions. Market.us
• [New] The best retirement financial literacy and education program in the world will not be effective if employees do not take advantage of opportunities provided. U.S. Office of Personnel Management
• [New] London universities are among the first institutions approved to offer a new adult education funding scheme that will let people access student finance for shorter courses and retraining later in life. IanVisits
• [New] Social fragmentation represents disruptions in social connections and community cohesion (e.g., social exclusion, isolation, lack of belonging), while SES deprivation encompasses limitations in material and educational resources (e.g., poverty, unemployment, limited educational attainment). PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In the next few years, many schools across India and around the world will implement VR learning technologies. Techradiance
• [New] Universities could consider race as a flexible plus-factor to achieve the educational diversity valued by the First Amendment. Office of the President
• [New] In 2026, AI plays multiple roles: it personalizes learning by adapting content to individual students, automates administrative tasks like grading, provides 24/7 tutoring support, helps teachers plan lessons, and gives real-time analytics on student engagement and mastery. International Journal of Teaching, Learning and Educati
• [New] A funding crisis in higher education means that some 45% of UK institutions are predicted to be in deficit in 2025-26 (OFS). RHS
• [New] In 2026, AI-powered educational artifacts will be commonplace, and the good news is that AI tutors do not take holidays and, when designed responsibly, do not carry human biases. FunTimes Magazine
• [New] 2027 will be about something harder: whether any of that adult learning actually changes outcomes for kids. Govtech
• [New] With a focus on educational access and quality, AI could potentially play a significant role in providing personalized learning experiences, improving literacy tools, and expanding access to resources, all of which could support Room to Read's mission of transforming education for children globally. Omdena
• [New] Amid soaring demand, thousands more children will receive free health and development checks in 2026, as the Minns Labour government invests an extra $9.8 million in participation grants for early learning services across NSW. The Sydney Morning Herald
• The US Department of Education published its final supplemental priority on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education, establishing a framework that will shape how federal discretionary grant dollars flow toward AI-related projects across K-12 and higher education. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a projected 15% growth in AI-related educational jobs over the next decade, highlighting a shift toward tech-driven education environments. Research.com
• Up to 30% of tasks in education jobs could be automated over the next decade. Research.com
• Starting in 2027 means missing the learning curve and organizational capability development that 2026 adopters gain. Agentplace
• By 2026, generative AI will become an integral part of education, reshaping how students learn and educators teach. TREU - An Agile Technology Brokerage
• By 2026, building a machine learning model will no longer be the primary challenge. Medium

Last updated: 18 May 2026