Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Education will increasingly be online, just-in-time and competence-based. VR will become more mainstream in education technology. The vision of easily accessible learning will be enormously powerful and widespread in a few years. The global artificial intelligence market in the education sector will grow exponentially and post an impressive CAGR of over 39% by 2020.

• [New] The global AI education sector will surge from $7.05 billion in 2025 to an impressive $112.3 billion by 2034, expanding at a rapid annual growth rate of 36.02%. Bitget Exchange
• [New] The UK Government has entered a partnership with Google DeepMind, citing the potential for AI in public services, education and security. UKAuthority
• [New] Asia-Pacific leads growth at 46.12% CAGR; corporate e-learning to hit $44.6 B by 2028 with 57% efficiency boost. Bitget Exchange
• [New] When asked to identify specific ways in which AI could have a positive impact on higher education, the most commonly-cited example is promoting personalised learning (mentioned by 41% of UK respondents). theHRDIRECTOR
• [New] Education and healthcare will face the highest volume of cyberattacks in 2026. Digital IT News
• [New] The top tier trends in school education for 2026 reflect the reality that many districts are facing: balancing innovation with day-to-day realities, meeting students where they are while maintaining high expectations, and navigating tighter budgets without sacrificing instructional quality. Discovery Education
• [New] Teacher burnout continues to shape some of the most important trends in education heading into 2026. Discovery Education
• [New] As schools prepare for 2026, the most influential current trends in education are less about adopting every new idea and more about prioritizing what matters most. Discovery Education
• [New] By 2025, lifelong learning will be seen as an investment, not as an extremity. Education
• [New] While still speculative, by the late 2050s we may see the emergence of global learning networks that connect learners worldwide, enabling collaborative learning, cultural exchange, and global problem-solving. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Socialism AI will expand and accelerate the education of workers, student youth, progressive intellectuals and artists on the basis of the world scientific outlook of Marxism. World Socialist Web Site
• The Government of India has announced the return of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, a national dialog led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that promotes stress-free exam preparation, emotional well-being, and holistic learning. Adda247
• Another top AI conference, the International Conference on Learning Representations, reported a 70% increase in its yearly submissions for 2026's conference, nearly 20,000 papers, up from just over 11,000 for the 2025 conference. The Guardian
• Samsung tablets, Flip Pro digital boards, and Samsung TVs created a learning environment where students and teachers could move, annotate, mirror, and collaborate with ease. GadgetMatch
• Education will be about concept clarity, emotional intelligence, ethical reasoning, digital fluency, and innovation-led learning that readies students for a world where change is the only constant. The Sunday Guardian
• The 2030s will witness the mass adoption of artificial intelligence in education and the widespread implementation of personalized learning approaches. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Global learning platforms will connect 50% of students worldwide, enabling cross-cultural collaboration, international mentorship, and access to diverse educational resources. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The 2040s will mark the transition from screen-based learning to immersive, experiential education and the integration of neuroscience insights. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The 2040s will mark the transition from conventional learning methods to quantum-enhanced analytics and fully immersive educational experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The 2040s will mark the transition from conventional learning approaches to quantum-enhanced educational systems and neuro-optimized learning experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The 2040s will mark the transition from conventional educational approaches to quantum-enhanced learning and fully immersive educational experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Digital learning ecosystems will support 70% of educational activities, providing access to global knowledge resources, virtual collaboration, and interactive learning experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 17 December 2025