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] Educational institutions worldwide now have an unprecedented opportunity to transform themselves into hubs of global learning. Elets digitalLEARNING
• [New] The world of 2026 demands education that is adaptive, transparent, and deeply connected to global opportunities. Elets digitalLEARNING
• [New] 2026 will be a pivotal year for digital learning, as institutions face tighter budgets, rising expectations for online quality, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, pushing digital learning from a stopgap solution to a core academic function. Campus Technology
• [New] Predictions by Learning Counsel have homeschooling reaching 6-10 million by 2030. the Learning Counsel
• [New] Learning and onboarding will move toward personalized learning paths by 2026. Fellow Digitals
• [New] Learning and onboarding will shift from push (courses and content pushed to employees) to pull - delivering exactly what someone needs when they need it. Fellow Digitals
• [New] Hyper-personalized learning will become the norm by 2026. Fellow Digitals
• [New] The predictive analytics and AI-driven insights segment is emerging as the fastest-growing component of big data in K-12 education, projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.4% from 2023 to 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] By 2026, generative AI will fundamentally change all aspects of life and work, from agentic AI improving productivity to AI-powered gaming, healthcare, and education. https://www.usaii.org/ai-insights/generative-ai-trends-
• [New] AI-powered educational artifacts will appear commonplace by 2026, producing individualized learning experiences that demonstrate enhanced results for both teachers and students on a large scale. https://www.usaii.org/ai-insights/generative-ai-trends-
• [New] AI in Education and LearningEducation in 2026 will no longer be one-size-fits-all. Medium
• [New] By 2026, AI tools will provide individualised learning experiences that adjust to student needs, pacing, and learning style. Ralabs
• [New] Countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Ireland are especially attractive due to their strong education systems, post-study work opportunities, and diverse academic environments. TechBullion
• [New] In 2026, organizations across every industry, including educational institutions, will face a critical turning point in how they manage data, privacy and technology. Business Record
• [New] For Greater Des Moines, the opportunity in 2026 is to position education as a priority by investing in systems and institutions that help both employers and employees prepare, produce and pivot across decades of career mobility. Business Record
• [New] As Singapore moves to further embrace artificial intelligence and digital tools, demand for specialised skill sets - including AI governance and machine learning - is expected to grow. CNA
• [New] By 2026, AI will be part of everyday tools, like content platforms, CRMs, learning systems, and productivity apps. eLearning Industry
• [New] AI rules, cybersecurity, staffing, funding, and student well-being will shape K-12 education in 2026 as districts move from reaction to stability. EdCircuit
• [New] Apart from AI vs Generative AI, 2026 introduces Emotional AI Assistants, which will serve in collaborative workspaces, healthcare diagnostics, and educational platforms. ACE Computers
• [New] Micro-learning and AI-powered education remain one of the strongest digital opportunities heading into 2026, driven by the massive demand for upskilling and reskilling. WebWave
• [New] In 2026, learning teams will take on a central role in change enablement, building confidence, mindsets, and behaviours so people can work differently, not just use new tools. Degreed
• [New] In 2026, education around quality and engagement, not price point or paywall, will reshape how premium is defined. TV Tech
• [New] In 2026, professional learning will shift decisively toward personalization - mirroring the differentiated, data-driven, student-centered instruction we expect teachers to deliver in their classrooms. NWEA

Last updated: 12 January 2026