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] As faculty use of generative AI continues to increase, education technology experts predict agentic AI will shape higher education's ever-evolving relationship with AI in 2026. Mimir's Well
• [New] 85% of hiring leaders believe their industries will become more likely to consider candidates with online education credentials over the next 10 years. University of Phoenix
• [New] Among the top reasons hiring leaders expect to offer more tuition assistance or other continuing education benefits over the next five years are improving employee skill sets, attracting new employees, improving business outcomes, and retaining current employees. University of Phoenix
• [New] By 2030, a large share of jobs will be transformed by technology, making continuous learning a core requirement for the workforce. Worldef
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by rising student populations, expanding digital infrastructure, and increasing government support for education modernization. The National Law Review
• [New] The growing emphasis on personalized, adaptive education driven by AI and the expansion of immersive technologies will redefine learning paradigms globally. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Bodies such as the Mexican Banking Association emphasize that financial education and cybersecurity are pillars of their 2030 vision. Facephi - EN
• [New] Emerging EdTech Technologies That Will Dominate 2026 https://lnkd.in/ev5G49hy The EdTech sector is witnessing rapid expansion with technologies such as AI-powered personalized learning and immersive AR/VR gaining significant traction. LinkedIn
• [New] Women and girls face layered risks across occupied Palestinian territory, subject to repeat displacement, violence - including from Iranian missile attacks - and constrained access to essential services such as healthcare and education. Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
• [New] The Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund will support projects that address misleading information, strengthen media literacy and promote safe and respectful behaviour online to prevent antisemitism. GOV.UK
• [New] Momentum is expected to continue: 85% of hiring leaders believe their industries will be more likely to consider candidates with online education credentials over the next 10 years. University of Phoenix
• [New] Educational sector modernization initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific have systematically replaced physical textbooks with digital alternatives, creating institutional bulk purchase opportunities. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The UK's Tempest program embeds cognitive EW as a core design pillar, using machine learning to adapt to unknown threats. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Around 82% of new jobs in priority occupations between 2025 and 2030 are expected to require post-secondary education. Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy
• [New] Switzerland leads the 2026 ranking with a total opportunity score of 86 out of 100, combining a stable economic framework, world-class education, and exceptional career prospects. Henley & Partners
• [New] Pandemic-related learning losses could reduce educational attainment by over a year on average globally, with the greatest impact on disadvantaged children. News-Medical
• [New] The Defense Department's move to cut military education at elite universities will allow foreign adversaries like China to gain a long-term advantage over the U.S. by weakening domestic technological innovation, talent cultivation, and strategic competitiveness. Dog Shirt Daily
• [New] AI adoption in procurement is still in its early stages, and 2026 will be defined by pilots, testing, and learning. CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &
• 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

Last updated: 06 April 2026