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] Without deliberate efforts to make educational pathways and space careers visible and viable, the talent pipeline needed to support Singapore's space ambitions will remain too thin. ST
• [New] By 2026, AI's influence will have expanded even further with the integration of advanced natural language processing and deeper learning algorithms, allowing for ultra-personalized ad targeting and dynamic creative adaptations. Wisconsin Scorpions
• [New] In 2026, organizations will increasingly adopt solutions powered by machine learning, artificial intelligence, and real-time analytics to enforce zero trust identity management, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access. Security Boulevard
• [New] By 2031, 72% of all jobs in the United States will require some postsecondary education, up from 67% in 2021-while data show that the share of recent high school graduates enrolling in college fell from 69% in 2018 to 62% in 2021. Bipartisan Policy Center
• [New] At the national scale, federated learning could fundamentally reshape American healthcare. Healthcare IT Today | Fresh, Daily, Practical Healthcar
• [New] Short, verifiable credentials via platforms like Credly and LinkedIn Learning will dominate. Learni
• [New] Devices like Neuralink's education prototypes (expected consumer versions by 2026) will optimize lesson timing based on brainwave patterns. Learni
• [New] Top Computer Education Trends in 2026: AI, Coding & Digital Literacy with tools like Classcard will transform careers by producing graduates proficient in AI ethics, advanced blockchain coding, and digital navigation, meeting demands in automation, software development, and data science fields. HotBot
• [New] AI is at the forefront of Top Computer Education Trends in 2026: AI, Coding & Digital Literacy, with adaptive learning platforms using AI to customize curricula, predict student needs, and automate assessments for more efficient education. HotBot
• [New] As districts navigate evolving student needs in 2026 and beyond, sports programs will remain an important tool for creating well-rounded educational environments. Public School Review
• [New] How states act now will shape not only students' readiness for the next decade of learning and work, but also whether U.S. students measure up to their international peers in emerging AI skills. FutureEd
• [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
• The transformation of education by AI in 2026 has already begun, and AI usage will only become more embedded in our daily lives. TutorFlow

Last updated: 23 March 2026