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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] In 2026, L & D leaders who plan thoughtfully, experiment carefully, and monitor outcomes create learning that grows skills, confidence, and impact. eLearning Industry
• [New] 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
• [New] Educational institutions in 2026 will use AI to create adaptive learning environments that cater to individual student needs, learning styles, and pace. FGTECH STORE
• [New] Multimodal AI: By 2026, over half of new deep learning models will be multimodal, able to process text, images, audio, and video together. Thunderbit
• [New] India, as the Chair in 2026, will be hosting the BRICS Summit and a large number of sectoral meetings ranging from commerce, connectivity, currency and counter-terrorism and culture to technology and fintech, education, R&D, traditional medicine and youth and sports exchanges. The Standard
• Although not effective until 2027, New York's Responsible AI Safety and Education Act will demand extensive safety reporting from developers of frontier models beginning next year. JD Supra
• The children segment is swiftly emerging with a CAGR of 10.9% from 2026 to 2034 by early intervention programs and the integration of assistive tools into mainstream education. Market Data Forecast
• Over the past three years, the number of states offering Education Savings Accounts has jumped from eight to 18, with Texas - the largest to date - set to launch its program in 2027. Reach Capital
• The reduction of TCS to 2% on overseas remittances for education and medical purposes under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme is expected to improve the efficiency of legitimate foreign outflows. KPMG
• By 2026, we can expect sustainability education to become a core component of K-12 curricula, empowering students to take action in their communities. Dr. Matthew Lynch
• By 2026, teachers will transition from traditional lecturing roles to facilitators of learning, guiding students through their educational journeys. Dr. Matthew Lynch
• High-Powered 'Education to Employment and Enterprise' Standing Committee: A new committee will be set up to recommend measures to make India a global leader in services, aiming for a 10% global share by 2047. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• In 2026, classrooms will be supported by intelligent AI companions that deliver deeply personalized learning experiences. THE Journal
• In 2026, educators will turn to human-centered AI to move beyond outdated one-size-fits-all approaches, embracing differentiated learning and motivation science to keep students engaged and performing at their best. THE Journal

Last updated: 18 February 2026