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] In 2026, classrooms will be supported by intelligent AI companions that deliver deeply personalized learning experiences. THE Journal
• [New] In 2026, educators will turn to human-centered AI to move beyond outdated one-size-fits-all approaches, embracing differentiated learning and motivation science to keep students engaged and performing at their best. THE Journal
• [New] By 2026, AI will begin to move out of the margins of higher education, and the first examples of what the next 'operating model' for AI in higher ed will look like. Campus Technology
• [New] The Department for Education said it is working to set up AI-powered tutoring tools to provide children with one-to-one learning support, co-designed by teachers, which will be available to schools by the end of 2027. The Register
• [New] By 2026, higher education will be operating in a multi-AI-model world. Campus Technology
• [New] In 2026, both AI and machine learning continue to offer significant career growth opportunities. H2kinfosys Blog
• [New] In 2026, both AI and machine learning are expected to continue shaping job roles across various industries. H2kinfosys Blog
• [New] By 2026, education systems will be moving towards learning models driven even more by technology, the development of human skills, and mental health care. Observatory - Institute for the Future of Education
• [New] Education for Countries builds on OpenAI's broader mission to expand access to advanced AI and economic opportunity. Mexico Business
• [New] Companies are investing massively in continuing education via e-learning platforms to upgrade their internal teams and fill the shortage estimated at millions of digital positions by 2030. EdoMatch
• [New] By 2026, learning and development will sit far closer to the center of organisational strategy. Skillshub.com
• [New] The organizations that thrive in 2026 will be the ones that treat learning as a strategic asset. Skillshub.com
• [New] Top learning and development trends for 2026 are the shifts that will define how your people build skills, adapt to change and stay productive. Skillshub.com
• [New] By 2026, learning teams finally will step into the strategic influence they have long been positioned for. Training
• [New] Employee learning: By 2026, learning strategies will shift decisively from content-first to skills-first. Training
• [New] Success in 2026 will depend on organizations balancing agility, technological adoption, and human-centered strategies-embedding learning, adaptability, and well-being into the fabric of work to drive innovation, trust, and sustained performance. Training
• [New] Educational institutions will operate within secure, dedicated digital workspaces that are fully compliant with Kazakhstan's data protection and information security legislation. The Astana Times
• [New] A global network of governments, universities and education leaders will share best practices and shape responsible approaches to AI use in classrooms. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] Over the next decade, trust in degrees will be shaped by how rigorously learning outcomes are validated rather than by institutional reputation alone. CXOToday.com
• [New] Success in 2026 will be determined by organizations that use AI to connect learning outcomes to measurable business impact. Technology & Services Industry Association (TSIA)
• [New] Following the explosion in the deployment of artificial intelligence across education and countless other sectors in 2025, districts can expect more guidance and policies related to AI tools in 2026. K-12 Dive
• [New] Three-quarters of respondents plan on learning new AI skills in 2026; 40% are doing so to use in their current role and 36% want to make themselves more attractive for new opportunities. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] The new UK Social Investment Fund will invest in areas facing housing and transport shortages and in communities needing town-centre renewal, new education and health facilities, and low-carbon or digital infrastructure to support the UK's net zero transition. GOV.UK

Last updated: 02 February 2026