Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Education will increasingly be online, just-in-time and competence-based. VR will become more mainstream in education technology. The vision of easily accessible learning will be enormously powerful and widespread in a few years. The global artificial intelligence market in the education sector will grow exponentially and post an impressive CAGR of over 39% by 2020.

• [New] VR and AR are transforming education by offering experiential learning opportunities that increase student engagement. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] The growth of AI in 2026 could necessitate maturity and learning, driven by anticipated value and the promise of efficiency / cost improvement, and/or risk reduction. Data Foundation
• [New] Europe's industrial leadership and climate goals are at risk unless it implements targeted education reforms, expands apprenticeships, and creates immigration pathways for technical experts. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Offline Adaptive Learning: New Edge-AI silicon allows adaptive software to run on devices without a continuous internet connection - a massive opportunity for emerging markets with fragmented infrastructure. openpr
• [New] In 2026, Aera plans innovations including autonomous agent teams that self-assemble for decisions, learning and governance agents to optimize policies and enforce compliance, and multidimensional simulation integrated with agentic AI. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] If properly deployed, AI-powered education tools could deliver high-quality, personalized learning at a global scale. Fortune
• [New] Prefabricated approaches will extend into healthcare, education, and public infrastructure, lifting China to a leadership role in APAC modular prefabricated construction. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] The Bharat EduAI Stack, an open and interoperable architecture, will be developed to build, integrate, and scale AI-powered learning solutions across India, supporting ethical and responsible AI development. Adda247
• The Reskilling Revolution initiative has mobilized commitments to reach 856 million people globally by 2030, putting it on track to achieve its goal of providing 1 billion people with improved access to education, skills and economic opportunity. Mirage News
• The India Accelerator will focus on addressing barriers to equitable skilling, while the Jordan Accelerator will work to leverage emerging technology to improve education quality. Mirage News
• In parallel, India and Jordan have launched new national skills and education accelerators, extending training and education opportunities to an additional 14.8 million people. Mirage News
• In 2026, more schools are expected to show bravery by trialling new approaches, experimenting with delivery, and embedding foundational knowledge alongside skills such as creativity, critical thinking, wellbeing, and lifelong learning. The National Law Review
• The more productive conversation for 2026 centers on what will exist in the next five to 10 years, how productivity can be redirected positively, and how AI can enhance learning while reinforcing the irreplaceable value of human judgement, empathy, and relationships in education. The National Law Review
• Investment in AI capacity and human capital development, as well as broadband and connectivity in line with the AU Digital Transformation Strategy 2030, are critical in order to boost education and economic development. Business Report
• With more than 30 states having AI guidance documents in place, the focus in 2026 will likely shift toward their evolution: clarifying expectations for districts and aligning AI use with broader goals for teaching, learning, workforce readiness, and student well-being. NASBE - National Association of State Boards of Educati
• Maine's education agency is studying how schools are integrating AI tools, with findings expected in spring 2026. NASBE - National Association of State Boards of Educati
• In 2026, L & D leaders who plan thoughtfully, experiment carefully, and monitor outcomes create learning that grows skills, confidence, and impact. eLearning Industry
• During 2026, Learning and Development will be evaluated less by the sophistication of its platforms and more by its ability to translate learning into workforce proficiency and business impact at speed and scale. eLearning Industry
• Educational institutions in 2026 will use AI to create adaptive learning environments that cater to individual student needs, learning styles, and pace. FGTECH STORE
• Multimodal AI: By 2026, over half of new deep learning models will be multimodal, able to process text, images, audio, and video together. Thunderbit

Last updated: 25 February 2026