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] Beyond individual courses, PATH is building clearer pathways for students to turn AI learning into real job opportunities. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] Generative AI is transforming the workplace faster than ever, but new research from the University of Vaasa suggests the biggest threat may not be AI itself - it's falling behind in learning how to use it. ScienceDaily
• [New] The visual reinforced the idea that improving education opportunities and shaping students' futures in Southeast Asia requires sustained collaboration across systems and borders. SEA-PLM
• [New] 2026 will see more programs connecting coursework, industry certifications, work-based learning, and simulations into holistic, stackable journeys - recognizing learning across the full life cycle from higher education to corporate learning and development. caa | Capital Analytics Associates
• [New] School students' increasing use of generative artificial intelligence to complete homework and assessments poses a real and urgent threat to Australia's education systems, a study of local teachers and school leaders has found. Information Age
• [New] By 2026, 50% of higher education institutions will deploy AI-driven student success platforms. GitNexa
• [New] 71% of higher education institutions will deploy adaptive learning platforms by 2026 (up from 34% in 2023, per Educause ECAR survey). ICE Global News
• [New] Arizona plans to invest in the Rural Nursing and Allied Professionals Education Program to hire additional nursing and allied professional teachers at community colleges in more rural areas. National Governors Association
• [New] The convergence of artificial intelligence, finance, education, and digital commerce is creating entirely new opportunities for businesses and individuals around the world. TechBullion
• [New] There could be a 25% rise in young people not in education, employment or training to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without intervention. The Guardian
• [New] Healthcare and education jobs have clear pathways that could make the job search less onerous. Business Insider
• [New] Singapore and Vietnam will deepen cooperation in areas such as supply chain resilience, agricultural trade and higher education, building on a partnership of more than five decades. ST
• [New] The number of young people not in work or education in Britain could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without urgent government action, a landmark report has warned. The Guardian
• [New] By 2030, the most adaptive institutions will have developed the data infrastructure and advising systems needed to maintain meaningful learning relationships with alumni and returning students, not just current enrollees. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] The shift from compliance-based AI adoption to mission-based adoption (using AI to advance the core educational mission of access, equity, and lifelong learning) will define which institutions flourish in the second half of this decade. / USA Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] The leading segment is online / hybrid delivery, anticipated to hold approximately 45.6% share in 2026, due to its ability to combine flexibility with structured learning experiences. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The hybrid learning segment is expected to grow at an anticipated CAGR of 12.5% from 2026 to 2034 with the increasing demand for flexibility among nontraditional students, who balance education with work and family responsibilities. Market Data Forecast
• Researchers explored whether putting food at the center of learning could spark young children's interest in science while also learning about nutritious foods grown in North Carolina. Futurity

Last updated: 08 June 2026