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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] Empowering teachers with digital skills will not only enhance learning outcomes but also ensure that no child is left behind in the rapidly evolving global education space. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
• [New] Inclusive education is a central trend shaping schools in 2025, aiming to provide equitable learning opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and socioeconomic circumstances. St. David's Care Home
• [New] Google says it will commit $1 billion for AI education and job training programs, including free access to its Gemini for Education platform for U.S. high schools. ABC News
• [New] Databricks plans to train 100k professionals in data and AI in the UK and Ireland by 2028 in generative AI, data engineering, machine learning, and analytics through Databricks' in-person and self-paced programmes. Blocks and Files
• [New] A new platform, Google Skills, that will bring together nearly 3,000 courses and labs in one place, including content from across Google Cloud, Google DeepMind, Grow with Google and Google for Education, is scheduled to launch early 2026. Medium
• [New] The Erasmus + program, which has a total budget of 26.2 billion euros across Europe for the 2021-2027 period, was designed to promote education, mobility and intercultural understanding. Nordic Monitor
• [New] As part of Databricks Free Edition, a global data and AI education programme aimed at closing the industry-wide talent gap, more than $10 million will be invested in the UK and Europe to provide free access to the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Blocks and Files
• [New] The total amount of direct EU support to Turkey, including education and civil-society programs, will exceed 24 billion euros by 2027. Nordic Monitor
• [New] Education company Pearson launches AI literacy modules to help students build skills in AI that will be available in courses across STEM, business, health, and humanities. AI Literacy Institute
• [New] Ministers and experts are warning that countries with growing populations and limited means must quickly adapt education for an AI-driven world reshaping jobs across the Middle East and North Africa. AGBI
• [New] Risking the ire of parents back home who know the value of preschool for their young children, the UK acknowledged there may be a gap in international protections for early childhood education, but declared it is not justified to develop a new treaty solely on free preprimary education. Human Rights Watch
• [New] Sydney's newest museum with a rooftop garden on top of a skyscraper will now function as a hub for education on biodiversity, sustainability and conservation. Australian Financial Review
• [New] As India's space sector continues to grow, it will be crucial to ensure that learning science is accessible, engaging, and inclusive across geographies, Parruck adds. India Today
• Broader Community Engagement: By 2026, new programs targeting healthcare, education, and sustainable agriculture will further diversify local economies and empower the communities of Goias. Farmonaut
• The 2025 West African Insurance Companies Association Education Conference has kicked off in Lagos, with insurers from the regional bloc focusing on climate risks. Punch Newspapers
• A 24% drop in wealthy countries' global education funding will push six million girls out of school by the end of 2026. Fortune
• When girls are denied education, they are more likely to face higher risk for early marriage, teen pregnancy, and lost opportunities for personal and economic development. Global Digital Inclusion Partnership
• Enhancing trust, simplicity, and regional-language financial education could improve participation, as 22% of aware non-investors expressed plans to start investing within a year. Guidely
• Applicants planning to study in fields aligned with Australia's Skills Priority List - such as nursing, IT, engineering, and environmental sciences - could strategically choose Tasmanian institutions to maximize both educational and migration benefits. Visa And Immigrations
• By 2025, 70% of SaaS companies will embed AI and machine learning into their platforms (Gartner). Medium
• The EdTech investment landscape of 2025 represents unprecedented opportunity for innovation in education. coob.app
• More Canadian post-secondary students are turning to AI for school and they are eager for additional opportunities learning how to use it. CBC
• OpenAI has launched the People-First AI Fund, a $50 million grant initiative for U.S.-based nonprofits seeking to apply artificial intelligence to strengthen education, healthcare, economic opportunity, and community resilience. Impact Funding

Last updated: 27 October 2025