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] Teaching and Learning with AI is designed for higher education professionals, researchers, and policymakers from around the world who are interested in exploring the potential of AI in Higher Ed classrooms. Artificial Intelligence for All
• [New] Singapore mandates all higher education students to receive baseline artificial intelligence training from 2027. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] North Carolina plans to create regional rural training hubs by coordinating with higher education institutions, hospitals and other key partners. National Governors Association
• [New] 85% of organizations plan to increase their investment in upskilling employees through 2025-2030, and 76% of learning and development leaders now view continuous skills training as a cornerstone of business resilience. caa | Capital Analytics Associates
• [New] By the year 2026 a hybrid learning model will continue to be used more often. The Case HQ
• Beyond individual courses, PATH is building clearer pathways for students to turn AI learning into real job opportunities. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Generative AI is transforming the workplace faster than ever, but new research from the University of Vaasa suggests the biggest threat may not be AI itself - it's falling behind in learning how to use it. ScienceDaily
• The visual reinforced the idea that improving education opportunities and shaping students' futures in Southeast Asia requires sustained collaboration across systems and borders. SEA-PLM
• 2026 will see more programs connecting coursework, industry certifications, work-based learning, and simulations into holistic, stackable journeys - recognizing learning across the full life cycle from higher education to corporate learning and development. caa | Capital Analytics Associates
• School students' increasing use of generative artificial intelligence to complete homework and assessments poses a real and urgent threat to Australia's education systems, a study of local teachers and school leaders has found. Information Age
• By 2026, 50% of higher education institutions will deploy AI-driven student success platforms. GitNexa
• 71% of higher education institutions will deploy adaptive learning platforms by 2026 (up from 34% in 2023, per Educause ECAR survey). ICE Global News
• Arizona plans to invest in the Rural Nursing and Allied Professionals Education Program to hire additional nursing and allied professional teachers at community colleges in more rural areas. National Governors Association
• The convergence of artificial intelligence, finance, education, and digital commerce is creating entirely new opportunities for businesses and individuals around the world. TechBullion
• There could be a 25% rise in young people not in education, employment or training to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without intervention. The Guardian
• Healthcare and education jobs have clear pathways that could make the job search less onerous. Business Insider
• Singapore and Vietnam will deepen cooperation in areas such as supply chain resilience, agricultural trade and higher education, building on a partnership of more than five decades. ST

Last updated: 15 June 2026