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] The learning loss from school closures reduced GDP by 3.6% in 2050. Penn Wharton Budget Model
• [New] Looking ahead, financial support, infrastructure planning, stronger policies, and continued education will remain important in advancing the adoption of ZETs across the United States. CALSTART
• [New] AI is impacting every field and area of society, and nowhere is the potential for disruption greater than in education. Default
• [New] Within a span of nine years, students in the United States will be making use of learning applications based on AI technology. Medium
• [New] Experts warn the UK risks creating a lost generation as disappearing entry-level jobs, worsening mental health and AI disruption leave more than one million young people outside work or education. Fair Play Talks
• [New] The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the U.S., has said it will ban screens until second grade, require daily caps for screen time per grade, ban YouTube and require an audit of all education technology contracts. NPR
• [New] The machine learning (ML) segment is predicted to lead with a share of approximately 37.4% in 2026, as it is already embedded in core enterprise systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] China's national AI + Education plan is rolling out compulsory AI lessons to all elementary and middle schools from 2026-27. LinkedIn
• [New] AI will be messing a bit with how a Data Science Course is set up in 2026, not just doing the usual theoretical learning stuff, but shifting toward AI-integrated, practical, and automation-heavy workflows. Boston Institute of Analytics
• [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

Last updated: 22 June 2026