In March 2026, South Korea enacted a nationwide ban on smartphone use during class. France, the Netherlands, and at least 32 US states are moving in the same direction. Does taking phones away actually improve education?
Nearly 4 in 10 high school students worldwide experience persistent sadness or hopelessness. The student mental health crisis is no longer just a personal problem β it has become a systemic challenge that education must help solve.
The 2025 Microsoft AI in Education Report reveals a striking paradox: 92% of students are using AI, but only 25% of educators worldwide feel sufficiently trained to use it in their curriculum. We examine the gap widening between students and their teachers.
The EU's March 2025 Action Plan on Basic Skills reveals: 25% of European 15-year-olds cannot understand basic texts. We look at the paradox facing a continent racing to build a digital economy while basic literacy is declining.
The WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025 surveyed over 1,000 major employers: 40% of current job skills will change by 2030. Here is what that means for education β and why it matters right now.