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 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
• [New] In 2026, YouTube has only gotten better at organizing educational content. TechBullion
• [New] EFASS will change from the nation-wide service delivery model of Girls' Education in South Sudan 2, to a hybrid more targeted model. GOV.UK
• [New] Education for All South Sudan will target the most vulnerable out-of-school children who are affected by climate and conflict shocks. GOV.UK
• [New] The AI CoE for Education at Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M), Chennai, Tamil Nadu will develop innovative AI tools to improve learning and teaching outcomes. Guidely
• [New] A £20 million anti-misogyny education programme, to be rolled out in schools across England from 2026. Spiked
• [New] The Accreditation Council will introduce an outcome-based accreditation framework, shifting focus from input-based compliance to learning outcomes and academic performance. / India Guidely
• [New] To support globalization of higher education, the Regulatory Council will frame norms for foreign universities operating in India and enable high-performing Indian universities to establish offshore campuses, while preventing excessive commercialization. Guidely
• [New] The corporate e-learning segment-propelled by AI-driven training solutions - is projected to reach $44.6 billion by 2028, with learning efficiency expected to rise by 57%. Bitget Exchange
• [New] Building strong bridges between universities, startups, and enterprises will be essential to accelerate collective learning and design solutions that respond to Mexico's specific context. Mexico Business
• [New] By 2026, industries like fintech, healthcare, logistics, education, travel and services are expected to adopt WhatsApp as a primary communication and service channel - using it for support, booking, notifications, updates, and more. blog chatreachmagnet
• [New] Although EdTech is becoming increasingly inclusive in classroom learning, educators and school leaders in 2026 face numerous new challenges. Digital Engineering & Technology | Elearning Solutions
• [New] By 2034, AI's role in education will be a $112 billion industry. / USA Teachers College, Columbia University
• [New] Over 825 U.S. higher education institutions participated in the Fall 2025 Snapshot, providing an initial look into international student numbers for the 2025-2026 academic year. Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville PC
• [New] By 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social interaction, or entertainment. Devsu
• [New] Consumer education will be what makes or breaks interoperability initiatives in the US. FinExtra

Last updated: 29 December 2025