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] 85% of hiring leaders believe their industries will become more likely to consider candidates with online education credentials over the next 10 years. University of Phoenix
• [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] Within five years, more than 70% of jobs will require education or training beyond high school. The State of Illinois Newsroom
• [New] Since the establishment of open source LMS, millions of students worldwide have had the opportunity to pursue distance learning at a lower cost than on-campus education. Research.com
• [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
• In 2026, AI tools are accessible enough that small businesses can use machine learning to identify patterns in their operational data, predict customer churn before it happens, optimize pricing dynamically, and personalize customer communications at a scale that was impossible manually. Nexuron Technologies
• Advancing AI education while building responsible practices will be a key focus for the STEM workforce of the future. A-Listware
• 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
• Rapid progress in machine learning models has opened new opportunities, from faster global forecasts to expanded ensemble exploration and improved downstream applications. European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
• Initiatives like the Global 50×50 Initiative, powered by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education and ISC2, reflect that commitment, working toward a future where women represent 50% of the cybersecurity workforce by 2050. vmblog.com
• Philanthropists must break away from their paternalism to seize a looming opportunity to unlock a billion dollars a year in economic benefit by helping Indigenous Australians achieve parity in higher education. Times Higher Education (THE)
• Short, verifiable credentials via platforms like Credly and LinkedIn Learning will dominate. Learni
• 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
• Brands and producers willing to invest in education, transparency, and long-term partnerships will not only survive - they will redefine what specialty coffee means in the coming decade. Forest Coffee
• 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
• 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
• OpenAI plans to expand its interactive learning features to other subjects and continue building tools that strengthen learning with ChatGPT. Campus Technology
• The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period, driven by rising student populations, expanding digital infrastructure, and increasing government support for education modernization. The National Law Review
• The number of online education users reached 11.7 million (17.5%) in 2024 and is projected to rise to 15.7 million users (23.5%) by 2029. The National Law Review
• AI will provide adaptive learning courses, smart assessments, and predictions to learning leaders in 2026. Skill Lake
• By 2026, 70% of enterprise learning platforms will include AI-driven personalization. Skill Lake

Last updated: 30 March 2026