Global Scans · Quality Education · Weekly Summary

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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] Spending on AR/VR in education will grow at 45% CAGR through 2025. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2028, 40% of continuing education will be delivered through immersive technologies. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] From chronic absence to major shifts in federal funding, state legislators and education leaders will face significant decisions in 2026 as they work to strengthen public education systems and address emerging and persistent challenges. EducationCounsel
• [New] In a world where streaming is central to entertainment, education, and information, a VPN ensures that users can experience the full potential of online content safely, securely, and without limitations. TechBullion
• [New] Innovative educational experiences from Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia will be shared, interweaving science, art, play, and community knowledge to understand and care for the microbial world, planetary health, and antibiotic resistance. react
• [New] By 2028, the Scottish Government will deliver an end-to-end digital solution for issuing licences, permits, authorizations and certificates in areas such as food standards and education. UKAuthority
• [New] The UAE responded to the rising demand for specialised AI skills with a forward-looking national plan that prioritised AI education and training to prepare talent at all levels to fully harness emerging opportunities. Gulf Today
• [New] Education is the foundation of opportunity, and blockchain offers a powerful tool to enhance access and financial literacy worldwide. CFOtech Asia
• [New] DeepMind announced on Wednesday the opening of a new research lab in Singapore, its first in Southeast Asia, which will focus on using AI to address issues such as education and healthcare. CNA
• [New] As Gartner reports, by 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social media, or entertainment. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] 2025 marks a big change in how education tech will grow. Hire Exam Ace
• [New] In 2025, immersive learning will become key in real skills-based education. Hire Exam Ace
• [New] Beyond hiring, AI offers women flexible ways to skill development through personalised learning platforms, virtual mentorship programmes and global networking opportunities. The National
• [New] If children were provided with the right environment, education, and opportunities, they could take India to greater heights of global glory. Daily Good Morning Kashmir
• [New] In 2025, the integration of AI tools into educational practices has reached new heights, offering unprecedented opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences. OpenTools
• [New] Now doctors, scientists and researchers at Stanford University have developed a machine learning model that predicts whether a donor is likely to die within the timeframe during which their organs are viable for transplantation. The Guardian
• [New] Google plans to spend $1 billion on AI education and job training, offering free access to its Gemini for Education tools for U.S. high schools. -
• [New] High-quality professional learning is necessary to unlock the immense potential of AI and technology resources as levers for transformative teaching and learning. Leadership, Technology, Innovation, Learning | SETDA
• [New] Automating educational content creation alone could save $60 billion globally. Aristek Systems
• [New] The joint format doubles opportunities for education, technology transfer, and investment in Iran's power sector. Mehr News Agency
• [New] Artificial intelligence will transform work worldwide, for example, and that shift should be incorporated into higher education curriculum and degrees. The Conversation
• [New] People averse to learning will have less space in the world; they need to change as soon as possible, because for them, there will truly be no more opportunities. Medium

Last updated: 24 November 2025