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] CHEFSI will capitalize on MIT's deep strengths in predictive modeling, high-performance computing, and STEM education to help ensure the United States remains at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] Employers increasingly prioritize resilience and adaptability, with 63% of high-tech workers needing reskilling by 2030, as Blackstone's focus on continuous learning reflects broader industry trends. Ainvest
• [New] Education sector transforms via tech-driven innovation, creating ETF opportunities in digital learning and global mobility. Ainvest
• [New] The United States continues to lead in foundational technologies, driven by a combination of private-sector dynamism, world-class educational institutions, and a culture of risk-taking. Ainvest
• [New] The new funding opportunity through the NSF STEM K-12 program will support research to help advance STEM teaching and learning using AI to build knowledge, create tools and strengthen the U.S. STEM education and workforce. EducationCounsel
• [New] Education, re-skilling, and AI literacy are emphasised as crucial for preparing Europe's workforce for disruption. CADE - Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment
• [New] Empowering teachers and students with modern-day AI tools, continuously developing AI skills and creating economic opportunity by connecting new skills to jobs are the top priorities in U.S. AI education. Govtech
• [New] The Department of Education signaled that federal funding will also shift to incentivize schools' adoption of AI. Govtech
• [New] Integration with explosive ordnance risk education activities - such as one that will soon be piloted with Mines Advisory Group among communities affected by improvised explosive devices in the Sahel - may significantly reduce preventable death. Explosive Weapons Monitor
• [New] School leaders will enter the 2025-26 school year with encouragement from the U.S. Department of Education to use existing federal grants to integrate artificial intelligence in classrooms. K-12 Dive
• [New] In a nutshell, the main Learning & Development trends in 2026 will continue to be around AI, employee engagement and continuous learning. Tekstac
• [New] Gamified learning in 2026 will include AI, VR and AR in the learning environments, setting new benchmarks in immersive learning experiences. Tekstac
• [New] With the great pressure of the ROI of training programs, the Learning and Development trends in 2026 have been data-driven. Tekstac
• [New] 2026, like in 2025, will equally advocate continuous learning culture with the power of immersive learning technologies. Tekstac
• [New] With growing dependencies on Gen AI, learning & development departments will continuously evolve in 2026. Tekstac
• [New] A group in Colombia could adapt it for the school education system or one in Brazil could adapt it for the health sector. Wired
• [New] Agility in learning and a growth mindset will be essential to thrive amid uncertainty, while cultural competence ensures equitable, patient-centered care for increasingly diverse populations. Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• Huge amounts of work have already taken place across the higher education sector to make savings and generate efficiencies, but it is a new era of partnership working which will be truly transformative. UKAuthority
• Russia is relying on large-scale federal initiatives in the field of education, including the Priority 2030 program and the Advanced Engineering Schools project.
• Future versions of Synthesia's technology could result in educational videos customizable to an individual's level of knowledge. MIT Technology Review
• World Bank analyses of digital pathways for education and connectivity finance make the investment case clear; without it, AI policies risk becoming paper plans. Swiss Institute of Artificial Intelligence
• OECD work adds a long-running backdrop: across member countries, about 28% of jobs sit in occupations at high risk of automation, with exposure skewed by education and task mix. Swiss Institute of Artificial Intelligence
• Need for Skilled Workers: The semiconductor industry in India aims to create 1 million skilled jobs by 2030.Student Engagement: Initiatives will focus on engaging students and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education to build a diverse talent pipeline. EDUREV.IN

Last updated: 15 September 2025