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] Momentum is expected to continue: 85% of hiring leaders believe their industries will be more likely to consider candidates with online education credentials over the next 10 years. University of Phoenix
• [New] Educational sector modernization initiatives across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific have systematically replaced physical textbooks with digital alternatives, creating institutional bulk purchase opportunities. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The UK's Tempest program embeds cognitive EW as a core design pillar, using machine learning to adapt to unknown threats. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Around 82% of new jobs in priority occupations between 2025 and 2030 are expected to require post-secondary education. Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy
• [New] Switzerland leads the 2026 ranking with a total opportunity score of 86 out of 100, combining a stable economic framework, world-class education, and exceptional career prospects. Henley & Partners
• [New] Pandemic-related learning losses could reduce educational attainment by over a year on average globally, with the greatest impact on disadvantaged children. News-Medical
• [New] The Defense Department's move to cut military education at elite universities will allow foreign adversaries like China to gain a long-term advantage over the U.S. by weakening domestic technological innovation, talent cultivation, and strategic competitiveness. Dog Shirt Daily
• [New] AI adoption in procurement is still in its early stages, and 2026 will be defined by pilots, testing, and learning. CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS &
• [New] Without deliberate efforts to make educational pathways and space careers visible and viable, the talent pipeline needed to support Singapore's space ambitions will remain too thin. ST
• [New] By 2026, AI's influence will have expanded even further with the integration of advanced natural language processing and deeper learning algorithms, allowing for ultra-personalized ad targeting and dynamic creative adaptations. Wisconsin Scorpions
• [New] In 2026, organizations will increasingly adopt solutions powered by machine learning, artificial intelligence, and real-time analytics to enforce zero trust identity management, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access. Security Boulevard
• [New] By 2031, 72% of all jobs in the United States will require some postsecondary education, up from 67% in 2021-while data show that the share of recent high school graduates enrolling in college fell from 69% in 2018 to 62% in 2021. Bipartisan Policy Center
• [New] At the national scale, federated learning could fundamentally reshape American healthcare. Healthcare IT Today | Fresh, Daily, Practical Healthcar
• [New] Short, verifiable credentials via platforms like Credly and LinkedIn Learning will dominate. Learni
• [New] Devices like Neuralink's education prototypes (expected consumer versions by 2026) will optimize lesson timing based on brainwave patterns. Learni
• [New] Top Computer Education Trends in 2026: AI, Coding & Digital Literacy with tools like Classcard will transform careers by producing graduates proficient in AI ethics, advanced blockchain coding, and digital navigation, meeting demands in automation, software development, and data science fields. HotBot
• [New] AI is at the forefront of Top Computer Education Trends in 2026: AI, Coding & Digital Literacy, with adaptive learning platforms using AI to customize curricula, predict student needs, and automate assessments for more efficient education. HotBot
• [New] As districts navigate evolving student needs in 2026 and beyond, sports programs will remain an important tool for creating well-rounded educational environments. Public School Review
• [New] How states act now will shape not only students' readiness for the next decade of learning and work, but also whether U.S. students measure up to their international peers in emerging AI skills. FutureEd

Last updated: 30 March 2026