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] More Perfect, a bipartisan alliance committed to advancing democracy, has announced more than $56 million in funding to expand civic learning and service opportunities across the United States. Philanthropy News Digest (PND)
• [New] Adaptive platforms and AI-driven virtual classrooms are helping students from remote areas access quality education and global collaboration opportunities. Govt College of Art and Design
• [New] By 2035, adaptive learning could make education as personalized as fitness apps make exercise or as tailored as streaming services make entertainment. InspiNews - The World of Inspiring Information
• [New] In Africa, adaptive language-learning apps are helping young people acquire English fluency, unlocking new opportunities. InspiNews - The World of Inspiring Information
• [New] Almost all code written today will be replaced by AI within the next five years and advocates for experimenting with AI tools over learning specific programming languages. Ainvest
• [New] The children segment is swiftly emerging with a CAGR of 10.9% from 2025 to 2033 by early intervention programs and the integration of assistive tools into mainstream education. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Training modules could guide teachers in designing engaging quests and missions through platforms such as Classcraft or Minecraft Education Edition, as well as in creating effective point-based reward systems using tools like Edmodo or Google Classroom add-ons. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Soc
• [New] Skillsoft empowers organizations and learners to unlock their full potential by delivering personalized, interactive learning experiences and enterprise-ready solutions. Skillsoft Corporation
• [New] The NEA Global Forum will play a facilitating role in driving international collaboration to enhance nuclear engineering education and support expanding nuclear workforces. Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
• [New] Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region, with a CAGR of 8.0%, fueled by rising investments in healthcare and education sectors in China and India. openpr
• [New] Imagine's solar-powered, offline tablets deliver personalized learning to Africa's most marginalized children - because literacy and numeracy are the keys to unlocking a child's potential. Newswise
• [New] The education of American users, parents, children, and families will be a crucial development in the navigation of new technological waters. R Street Institute
• [New] AI is moving toward hyper-personalized experiences by 2025: AI-powered health assistants anticipate patient demands, and adaptive learning platforms customize teaching for each student. / Canada CanadianSME Small Business Magazine - Empowering Canadi
• [New] Global Ambition: The UN has set a goal for 90% of countries to include climate education in their curricula by 2030, recognizing that knowledge is as vital as technology or infrastructure in the fight against climate change. POE Website Latest 12/23
• [New] Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in education - it is shaping classrooms today and will play an even bigger role in 2025. Education
• CHEFSI will capitalize on MIT's deep strengths in predictive modeling, high-performance computing, and STEM education to help ensure the United States remains at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Employers increasingly prioritize resilience and adaptability, with 63% of high-tech workers needing reskilling by 2030, as Blackstone's focus on continuous learning reflects broader industry trends. Ainvest
• Education sector transforms via tech-driven innovation, creating ETF opportunities in digital learning and global mobility. Ainvest
• Empowering teachers and students with modern-day AI tools, continuously developing AI skills and creating economic opportunity by connecting new skills to jobs are the top priorities in U.S. AI education. Govtech
• The Department of Education signaled that federal funding will also shift to incentivize schools' adoption of AI. Govtech
• Education, re-skilling, and AI literacy are emphasised as crucial for preparing Europe's workforce for disruption. CADE - Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment
• The new funding opportunity through the NSF STEM K-12 program will support research to help advance STEM teaching and learning using AI to build knowledge, create tools and strengthen the U.S. STEM education and workforce. EducationCounsel

Last updated: 24 September 2025