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] In 2026, AI plays multiple roles: it personalizes learning by adapting content to individual students, automates administrative tasks like grading, provides 24/7 tutoring support, helps teachers plan lessons, and gives real-time analytics on student engagement and mastery. International Journal of Teaching, Learning and Educati
• [New] A funding crisis in higher education means that some 45% of UK institutions are predicted to be in deficit in 2025-26 (OFS). RHS
• [New] In 2026, AI-powered educational artifacts will be commonplace, and the good news is that AI tutors do not take holidays and, when designed responsibly, do not carry human biases. FunTimes Magazine
• [New] 2027 will be about something harder: whether any of that adult learning actually changes outcomes for kids. Govtech
• [New] With a focus on educational access and quality, AI could potentially play a significant role in providing personalized learning experiences, improving literacy tools, and expanding access to resources, all of which could support Room to Read's mission of transforming education for children globally. Omdena
• [New] Amid soaring demand, thousands more children will receive free health and development checks in 2026, as the Minns Labour government invests an extra $9.8 million in participation grants for early learning services across NSW. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] The US Department of Education published its final supplemental priority on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education, establishing a framework that will shape how federal discretionary grant dollars flow toward AI-related projects across K-12 and higher education. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a projected 15% growth in AI-related educational jobs over the next decade, highlighting a shift toward tech-driven education environments. Research.com
• [New] Up to 30% of tasks in education jobs could be automated over the next decade. Research.com
• [New] Starting in 2027 means missing the learning curve and organizational capability development that 2026 adopters gain. Agentplace
• [New] By 2026, generative AI will become an integral part of education, reshaping how students learn and educators teach. TREU - An Agile Technology Brokerage
• [New] By 2026, building a machine learning model will no longer be the primary challenge. Medium
• [New] The April issue looks at three challenges Bangladesh can no longer defer - a budget caught between immediate pressures and long-term transition, an education reform with the right ideas but uncertain delivery, and a seismic risk Bangladesh has consistently underestimated. SANEM
• [New] As federal oversight of special education shrinks, California lawmakers are proposing to organize parents and students with disabilities and strengthen their voices at the state level, arguing that without them, no meaningful reform will take place. EdSource
• [New] As global disparities widen, 2026's observance will spotlight gaps in income, education, healthcare, digital access and essential services that shape children's life chances. The Ottawa-Carleton Elementary Teachers' Federation
• [New] Institutions have developed into global competitors because students now expect educational programs that include flexible learning options and advanced technological features. Offshore IT Services | IT Software Solutions Company
• [New] To address the risk of AI shortcuts, and to ensure that students are truly learning rather than merely relying on AI outputs, many top universities, such as Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania, are reintroducing oral exams. Think Academy US Blog -
• Dylan predicts a major humanoid robotics learning breakthrough in 6-18 months (anytime in 2027). NextBigFuture.com
• The level of achievement in low-income countries would be expected to be even further away from what is possible, but adolescents are not currently included in any global comparative assessment of education achievement. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 11 May 2026