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] $242.7 million over three years, starting in 2024-25, to increase access to post-secondary education for First Nations students through the Post- Secondary Student Support Program. Indigenous Watchdog
• [New] Research conducted by the Department for Education over the past year has shown that educational professionals are already embracing the opportunities offered by AI, such as reducing the time teachers spend on administrative jobs and giving them more time with pupils. UKAuthority
• [New] $545.1M over three years, starting in 2024-25, for K-12 infrastructure to build and renovate safe and healthy learning environments for First Nations students. Miller Thomson LLP
• [New] Massachusetts will seek to invest $20 million in a Workforce Training System that will help align child care, education, job training, and employment opportunities in Western Massachusetts' Springfield and Holyoke-two communities with predominately residents of color-through the U.S. The White House
• [New] Through ITEC, India provides training, education, and skill development opportunities to professionals and students from Asian nations, nurturing human resource development and cultural exchanges. Blog
• [New] Zendesk is introducing Agent copilot, a proactive guide that continuously learns from past experiences to help human agents streamline workflows, anticipate customer needs, and improve future interactions. Zendesk
• [New] AI and machine learning have tremendous potential to increase the effectiveness of anti-money laundering and other financial crime detection programs to deliver higher efficiencies in the transactional modeling process. FinExtra
• Widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in recent years has provided threat actors with sophisticated new tools to perpetrate attacks. Islamabad Post
• In 2024, personalized learning will continue to evolve, with schools offering tutoring services for struggling students and online courses for advanced ones. Education Technology Insights
• A shift from Education for All to Education for Relevance would provide opportunities for learners to co-exist in both worlds that exist within South Africa. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The Council on Higher Education (2014) in its vital statistics reports that 17% of grade 12 learners access higher education given its capacity limitations despite aspiring, as part of its transformational agenda to increase higher education capacity to accommodate 25% of grade 12 learners by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• With a focus on cognitive security solutions, IBM helps businesses stay ahead of emerging threats by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Analytics Insight
• STEM toys have the potential to play a crucial role in educating children about the importance of protecting our planet. GameGeeks
• A significant number of Moldovan citizens of Bulgarian origin from the Tarakli district and ATO Gagauzia will be given the opportunity for immediate access to Bulgarian higher education. The Sofia Globe
• Generative AI is changing the world, and the impacts it will have on the workforce mean higher education must evolve and adjust how it prepares students for professional success. eCampus News
• Within in 2024, an education program titled Using Generative AI to Boost Work Productivity will be conducted for 1,300 public officers. Seoul City Hall
• With the increasing adoption of AI and machine learning by industries, the demand for machine learning operations services and professionals is on the rise and is expected to increase further in 2024. Electronics For You
• Evolve Nation Academy is building an eco system of female entrepreneurs globally by providing opportunities in education, business, and employment. Allevents.in
• More broadly countries with greater adoption of digital financial services (DFS) will find it relatively easier to ensure continued access to financial services and take advantage of and support digital economy developments like e-commerce, tele-medicine and distance learning. World Bank Blogs
• The role of machine learning in data analysis for oil field telecom operations is expected to be significant by 2024. Field Squared
• The U.S. Department of Energy announced US$ 15 million in funding to establish six university-based electric power cybersecurity centers that will foster collaborations across the energy sector to address gaps in energy security research and provide cybersecurity education programs. Industrial Cyber
• Education has the potential for supporting the development of young people as informed global citizens. Psychology Day at the United Nations

Last updated: 22 April 2024