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] World-renowned innovators and thought leaders will unfold the future of Education currently at the tipping-point towards a new space & time order! IEW 2026
• [New] The software segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 20.4% from 2026 to 2034 owing to the rising need for VR applications in various industries, including healthcare, education, and training. Market Data Forecast
• [New] International aid to education is projected to fall by $3.2bn (£2.4bn) by 2026 - a 24% drop. The Guardian
• [New] Singapore confirms baseline AI skills will be compulsory for every higher-education student, regardless of course, from 2027. LinkedIn
• [New] Enterprise AI expansion represents one of the most transformative opportunities across global educational environments. Vantage Market Research
• [New] The OECD's Digital Education Outlook 2026 puts human judgement at the center of AI use, warning that generative AI without oversight risks hollow results that improve task output without producing real learning. Third Rock Techkno
• [New] Over the next three to seven years, the most reliable prediction is that agentic AI will become increasingly woven into the background of work, learning, and civic life, often in ways that feel incremental rather than revolutionary. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• The research environment will serve as a scalable prototype to make immersive learning experiences more accessible for communities worldwide. EurekAlert!
• Kazakhstan has made significant investments in safeguarding cultural traditions, creating opportunities for dialog on issues ranging from documentation and public engagement to exhibition development and educational programming. The Astana Times
• Researchers stress that long term monitoring programs will be essential for learning more about great white sharks in the Mediterranean. ScienceDaily
• The Center for Racial Justice in Education envisions a world where all young people learn and thrive in racially equitable, liberating, and empowering educational spaces. doNYC
• Conflict, displacement and climate shocks are disrupting education for an estimated 258 million school-aged children and adolescents worldwide, raising fears that millions risk losing not only years of schooling but future opportunities altogether. United Nations
• California private and religious K-12 schools will have to stand up new policies to promote safe learning environments and comply with abuse prevention procedures that already apply to public schools. Fisher Phillips
• China expects to fully integrate AI into its education system and significantly boost both the scale and quality of AI talent training by 2030. chinadailyhk
• The next phase of OpenAI's development will focus on creating personalized AGI assistants to help individuals manage daily tasks, work, learning, and exploration. X (formerly Twitter)
• The United Nations Children's Fund today released a report showing that nearly half, or 1.1 billion, of the world's children are now exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards, threatening their health, their education and their survival. UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
• The learning loss from school closures reduced GDP by 3.6% in 2050. Penn Wharton Budget Model
• Looking ahead, financial support, infrastructure planning, stronger policies, and continued education will remain important in advancing the adoption of ZETs across the United States. CALSTART

Last updated: 06 July 2026