Global Scans · Education · Weekly Summary

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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] The destiny of training will no longer be about selecting between online or offline learning - it is going to be about combining the best of both worlds to create a better, more connected and extra accessible system for anybody. reflections.live
• [New] As AI tutors become more sophisticated and widely adopted, they could help close global education gaps and democratize knowledge. Tech AI Magazine - The World's Leading AI Magazine
• [New] This decade could go down as one of the most consequential in the history of U.S. public education. Reason Foundation
• [New] With the National Center for Education Statistics projecting a 5.3% decline in public school enrolment between 2024 and 2032, current staffing levels are unsustainable. Reason Foundation
• [New] The world is learning - sometimes the hard way - that the power of AI is matched only by the scale of its potential risks. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Proposed 21% university endowment tax and NSF budget cuts risk stifling innovation, while regional disparities in EdTech adoption may emerge from decentralized education control. Ainvest
• [New] International basic education programs equip young people with essential skills, reduce instability, and create economic opportunities that benefit both the United States and its allies. Basic Education Coalition
• [New] Vietnam will accelerate the development of high-quality human resources to meet the demands of both green transition and digital transformation, strengthen linkages between education institutions and enterprises, and bolster sci-tech cooperation and transfer. Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• [New] There will be many immersive in-person events in Aruba, Florida, and Texas, as well as online and hybrid experiences that offer the convenience of self-paced learning for everyone. Vet and Tech
• [New] In 2025, immersive learning will become key in real skills-based education. Hire Exam Ace
• [New] The Gamification Trends in Edtech 2025 are poised to reshape traditional learning paradigms, offering new opportunities to amplify student engagement through gamification and support game-based learning in education. Macrobian Games
• [New] US states have introduced various bills addressing AI in education, focusing on protecting student privacy, ensuring fair evaluation, and maintaining human involvement in important decisions affecting students' educational opportunities. HUMAI
• [New] As Gartner reports, by 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social media, or entertainment. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] DeepMind announced on Wednesday the opening of a new research lab in Singapore, its first in Southeast Asia, which will focus on using AI to address issues such as education and healthcare. CNA
• [New] COVID lockdowns only exacerbated America's education crisis, and the next generation of workers will be at an extreme disadvantage. Armstrong Economics
• [New] With the right strategy, education and measures in place, and good coordination between government, regulators and industry, we can unlock the full potential of UK household savings, drive economic growth and build a more resilient society. thecityuk
• Heightened AI use in special education brings elevated risks Nearly 60% of special ed teachers reported using AI to develop an IEP or Section 504 plan during the 2024-25 school year. The Boost
• CART, short for Center for Advanced Research and Technology, could represent the future of education in California. The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News |
• Grandiose vision of NEP 2020 states that the aim must be for India to have an education system by 2040 that is second to none, with equitable access to the highest quality education for all learners regardless of social or economic background. Countercurrents
• In 2025, the integration of AI tools into educational practices has reached new heights, offering unprecedented opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences. OpenTools
• Affordable schools The Executive Council approved the Policy to Expand and Promote Affordable High-Quality Schools to support Dubai's aspirations to rank among the world's top ten cities for education quality in line with the Dubai Education Strategy 2033. Government of Dubai Media Office
• Spending on AR/VR in education will grow at 45% CAGR through 2025. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 03 December 2025