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] More Canadian post-secondary students are turning to AI for school and they are eager for additional opportunities learning how to use it. CBC
• [New] OpenAI has launched the People-First AI Fund, a $50 million grant initiative for U.S.-based nonprofits seeking to apply artificial intelligence to strengthen education, healthcare, economic opportunity, and community resilience. Impact Funding
• [New] High-quality AI education could reach every child globally by the end of the decade. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] Modular construction in Canada is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% through the forecast period, reaching approximately $6.4 billion CAD by 2029, driven primarily by the lodging, education, and multifamily segments. Modular Building Institute
• [New] The British Council is calling on UK higher education and research institutions to host cohorts of Women in STEM Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year. Impact Funding
• [New] 72% of jobs will require postsecondary education or training by 2031, with 42% of all jobs requiring at least a bachelor's degree, emphasizing the importance of preparing students with the necessary academic and job skills (Carnevale et al. 2023). Public Policy Institute of California
• [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] Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning to precisely model and predict where the most promising gemstone deposits are buried deep within the earth's crust. Farmonaut
• [New] Skills-based education is about creating opportunities, raising aspirations, and showing learners that their craft can open doors to global success. The Leader
• [New] CUPE 1328 and education workers across Ontario are demanding urgent investment in hiring thousands of additional frontline education workers to ensure every student has access to the supports they need and every worker can go to work without fear of violence. financialpost
• [New] The WTTC emphasizes that addressing the challenges facing the tourism workforce will require a collective effort from governments, industry stakeholders, and educational institutions. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Between local educators and the international community of education scientists, people will learn a lot by 2035 about AI in schools. The Conversation
• [New] Education systems in the world that are using artificial intelligence will produce graduates who are capable of outthinking, outworking and out-innovating their peers still memorising facts they can flog the Google for in two seconds. Ryne AI
• [New] By 2025, the demand for specialized outsourcing companies will continue to grow, especially for skills related to AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and data science. Blue Coding
• [New] Without explicit strategies for Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and digital literacy, existing inequalities could deepen. AI Advisory Boards
• [New] With the ability to learn from anywhere, students are seeking more flexible, global learning opportunities. Higher Education Publication
• [New] Carnegie Mellon University - the birthplace of AI - unites research and education, to develop AI strategies that focus on pioneering safe AI technologies, integrating human-centered design in autonomous systems, and harnessing AI's potential for societal good. News
• [New] By expanding opportunities in artificial intelligence education and research, the NSF AI Education Act ensures that community colleges like Cerro Coso Community College can continue to open doors for all learners to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Representative Andrea Salinas
• [New] As global education systems prioritized empirical evidence and rational inquiry, the scientific narrative of human origins will gain traction. TouchstoneTruth.com
• [New] In 2025, institutions and companies that adopt them will gain a competitive edge in talent attraction, educational innovation, and employability. POK
• [New] The integration of AI, machine learning, and cloud-based ecosystems will continue to improve assessment accuracy, adaptability, and global scalability. openpr
• New machine learning models developed by University of South Australia researchers could help clinicians identify when patients can successfully stop long-term antidepressant use. Home

Last updated: 13 October 2025