Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Education will increasingly be online, just-in-time and competence-based. VR will become more mainstream in education technology. The vision of easily accessible learning will be enormously powerful and widespread in a few years. The global artificial intelligence market in the education sector will grow exponentially and post an impressive CAGR of over 39% by 2020.

• [New] By the year 2026 a hybrid learning model will continue to be used more often. The Case HQ
• [New] In 2026, a lot of schools will be using intelligent learning tools that help make learning more enjoyable and engaging. Techradiance
• [New] The May Revision maintains other major ongoing investments, including $1 billion to sustain the California Community Schools Partnership Program and $62.4 million to further strengthen the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program. California Budget & Policy Center
• [New] London universities are among the first institutions approved to offer a new adult education funding scheme that will let people access student finance for shorter courses and retraining later in life. IanVisits
• [New] Education vertical SaaS shines in 2026 for vocational niches like skilled trades or corporate upskilling, projected to grow 20% as remote work evolves. Appscrip
• [New] New learning strategies are becoming a priority, with two-thirds of US hiring managers stating that workforce development programs are essential for preparing employees for future technological disruptions. Market.us
• [New] By 2026, artificial intelligence will no longer be a future trend in higher education. Aralia Education
• [New] The unprecedented pace of AI adoption holds immense potential for accelerating global development and improving living standards, by boosting growth, personalizing education, and transforming the agricultural sector. Atlas of Global Development
• [New] OECD Report Reveals Learning-Performance Paradox Students using generative AI tools earn better grades but show 89% recall when writing alone versus only 12% with ChatGPT, highlighting risks in the new 247-page Digital Education Outlook 2026. LinkedIn
• [New] Australian firms that invest in structured learning pathways and cross-functional AI guilds will see faster innovation cycles and more resilient delivery practices. EVOKEHUB
• 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
• By 2026, generative AI will become an integral part of education, reshaping how students learn and educators teach. TREU - An Agile Technology Brokerage
• AI-powered Android apps in 2026 are expected to deliver personalized learning experiences, intelligent content recommendations, and automated performance tracking. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• 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
• Lumieres will prioritize undergraduate scholarships, new academic programs, and stronger connections between universities, scientific research, and employers to transform bilateral education into a broader ecosystem that connects knowledge exchange with Kazakhstan's modernization priorities. The Astana Times
• 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
• 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 -
• BCI-powered cognitive enhancement will allow for optimized focus, reduced mental fatigue during complex tasks, and accelerated learning of new skills. Emre Arslan
• 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
• The federal education research system already possesses extensive data sets that could be used to support AI-driven analysis of student learning. Govtech

Last updated: 20 May 2026