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] Education will be about concept clarity, emotional intelligence, ethical reasoning, digital fluency, and innovation-led learning that readies students for a world where change is the only constant. The Sunday Guardian
• [New] Another top AI conference, the International Conference on Learning Representations, reported a 70% increase in its yearly submissions for 2026's conference, nearly 20,000 papers, up from just over 11,000 for the 2025 conference. The Guardian
• [New] Samsung tablets, Flip Pro digital boards, and Samsung TVs created a learning environment where students and teachers could move, annotate, mirror, and collaborate with ease. GadgetMatch
• [New] The highly organized nature of education systems, the increased attention to the digitalization of education, the student-centered approach, all of which have created strong opportunities of growth of the learning analytics enterprises in Europe. SkyQuest Technology Consulting
• [New] One way will be through providing internship and mentorship opportunities with Singapore's institutes of higher learning to expose students to real-world AI applications in financial services. ST
• [New] By 2025, lifelong learning will be seen as an investment, not as an extremity. Education
• [New] A renewed focus on agricultural education could help lift families out of food poverty and secure the future of British farming. Yahoo News UK
• [New] The destiny of training will no longer be about selecting between online or offline learning - it is going to be about combining the best of both worlds to create a better, more connected and extra accessible system for anybody. reflections.live
• [New] International students - who often pay the full sticker tuition price - are a crucial segment of the higher education sector, particularly at a time when the number of high school graduates in the U.S. is expected to drop and colleges are operating on increasingly thin margins. Higher Ed Dive
• [New] India's numeracy gap threatens long-term learning, employability, and economic mobility. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] As AI tutors become more sophisticated and widely adopted, they could help close global education gaps and democratize knowledge. Tech AI Magazine - The World's Leading AI Magazine
• [New] The 2030s will witness the mass adoption of artificial intelligence in education and the widespread implementation of personalized learning approaches. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Digital learning ecosystems will support 70% of educational activities, providing access to global knowledge resources, virtual collaboration, and interactive learning experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Digital learning platforms will reach 70% of learners worldwide, providing access to quality education regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic status. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] While still speculative, by the late 2050s we may see the emergence of global learning networks that connect learners worldwide, enabling collaborative learning, cultural exchange, and global problem-solving. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The 2040s will mark the transition from conventional learning methods to quantum-enhanced analytics and fully immersive educational experiences. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The 2040s will mark the transition from screen-based learning to immersive, experiential education and the integration of neuroscience insights. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Global learning platforms will connect 50% of students worldwide, enabling cross-cultural collaboration, international mentorship, and access to diverse educational resources. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] India leads the global growth path and is projected to expand to USD 35.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 13.4%, driven by rising demand in the education sector, packaging consumption, e-commerce, and organized retail. Machine Maker - Latest Manufacturing News | Indian Manu

Last updated: 08 December 2025