Our Scans · (LF.4) 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] Countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Ireland are especially attractive due to their strong education systems, post-study work opportunities, and diverse academic environments. TechBullion
• [New] As Singapore moves to further embrace artificial intelligence and digital tools, demand for specialised skill sets - including AI governance and machine learning - is expected to grow. CNA
• [New] Advancements in technologies like small models, world models, and edge computing will enable more physical applications of machine learning. TechCrunch
• [New] In 2026, organizations across every industry, including educational institutions, will face a critical turning point in how they manage data, privacy and technology. Business Record
• [New] For Greater Des Moines, the opportunity in 2026 is to position education as a priority by investing in systems and institutions that help both employers and employees prepare, produce and pivot across decades of career mobility. Business Record
• [New] U.S. firms could fill a critical need in providing IT-related education and training to Chilean company personnel. Roza.Pace@trade.gov
• [New] Calls for a reform of the education system and better public health care will ring out in the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for summer 2026. / Morocco CIDOB
• [New] President Trump signed an executive order seeking to expand AI-related educational opportunities in the U.S. Default
• [New] By 2026, AI will be part of everyday tools, like content platforms, CRMs, learning systems, and productivity apps. eLearning Industry
• [New] AI rules, cybersecurity, staffing, funding, and student well-being will shape K-12 education in 2026 as districts move from reaction to stability. EdCircuit
• [New] In 2026, YouTube has only gotten better at organizing educational content. TechBullion
• [New] STEM education partnerships and hybrid workforce training are critical to filling 1.9M projected manufacturing jobs by 2030. Ainvest
• [New] Fortunately, education around self-managing diabetes in 2026 is being delivered through multiple, patient-centered channels. Diabetes In Control. A free weekly diabetes newsletter for Medical Professionals.
• [New] In 2026, learning and upskilling programs will continue to grow as businesses look for ways to invest in training and skill development for their teams. Splashtop Inc.
• [New] In 2026, professional learning will shift decisively toward personalization - mirroring the differentiated, data-driven, student-centered instruction we expect teachers to deliver in their classrooms. NWEA
• [New] In 2026, the education sector will face a scarcity in data issue. NWEA
• In the Yukon, youth, Elders and communities will co-lead research to build a supportive learning community, map current services to identify gaps and develop new ways to share information between service providers, ensuring youth no longer have to tell their story over and over to get help. Mirage News
• State officials cite research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, which reports that 75% of Washington job openings through 2032 will require postsecondary credentials. Opb
• The growing trend of travelers seeking to engage in eco-friendly and responsible tourism presents an opportunity for Scotland to further develop its nature-based tourism, including wildlife watching, environmental education, and sustainable accommodations. Travel And Tour World
• Higher education has reached a defining moment, facing technological disruption, financial strain, demographic change and declining public trust. Global MOOC and Online Education Alliance
• IBM will help Pearson build a custom AI-powered learning platform - similar to IBM Consulting Advantage - that combines human expertise with AI assistants, agents, and assets. IBM Newsroom
• By Q4 2025, expect models for 22 Indian languages, benchmarks for education, agriculture, and law, and open-source releases to foster innovation - ensuring AI reflects real-world Indian performance. Medium

Last updated: 05 January 2026