Education Futures

Friday, January 23rd will be a statewide day of non-violent moral action, reflection: no work, no school, no shopping — only community, conscience, and collective action.

We just pushed a UI update to GEFRI that we hope enhances how people use and interpret the dataset.

The Global Education Futures Readiness Index (GEFRI) measures how well countries are equipping their education systems for emerging challenges and opportunities. It draws on indicators across innovation, infrastructure, human capital, governance, and equity to provide a balanced view of each country’s capacity to support future-ready learning.

GEFRI - Global Education Futures Readiness Index Benchmarking how prepared countries are for the future of education.

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We’re excited to announce the public beta release of GEFRI: an open, data-driven benchmarking tool to help countries, policymakers, and educators understand how ready their education systems are for the future. GEFRI brings together global indicators on innovation, infrastructure, equity, human capital, and governance to spark meaningful comparisons and insights.

https://gefri.educationfutures.com/

Your feedback is invaluable: please share your thoughts, suggestions, or questions in the comments or reach out directly. Together, let’s build a clearer future for education worldwide.

Explore country profiles, dig into the methodology, and let us know what you think in the commends below!

If you're amazed by AI, are you ready for what's next? Quantum computing will reshape the logic, governance, and experience of education. Whether it amplifies human flourishing or entrenches new forms of control will depend on the institutions, norms, and values that frame its integration. Education systems have a narrow window to engage this emerging domain with clarity, foresight, and purpose.

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Most schools are built on control. Students are told when to sit, when to speak, what to study, and how to behave. They are ranked, sorted, and measured, usually without ever being asked what they think. Decisions about what counts as learning, and how it happens, are made for them, not with them.

That’s a problem. (Link to article in comments)

Just published: My reflections on the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences awarded to Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson. Building on their work, I explore how education and technology can help build inclusive institutions and strengthen democracy.

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Sure, AI can rapidly produce learning materials, but here’s the real question: does this technology truly address the evolving needs of learners?

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Fue un placer visitar IBERO Puebla y CDMX para hablar sobre IA y futuros universitarios estratégicos.

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At the Global Education Forum in Madrid last month, I was lucky to engage with leading thinkers and innovators to examine how AI can shape the future of education while maintaining our human essence. AI, when viewed through an academic lens, is analogous to a tool like a hammer—it possesses significant potential when utilized with intentionality and care. It is important to acknowledge that AI serves as an assistant rather than a replacement for educators. While AI has achieved notable advancements in personalizing education, its limitations are evident, and it cannot replicate the authenticity of the learning experiences we share together as humans.

Looking forward, the imperative to prepare students for careers that are yet to emerge necessitates a fundamental rethinking of our higher education systems. This involves exploring AI's potential as a versatile learning platform. The potential of AI to disrupt higher education warrants new approaches to strategic planning. To navigate this evolving landscape, I advocate for students and educators to experiment with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, address issues related to access and scalability, and recognize the importance of cultural differences in the application of AI in education. By doing so, we can enhance our educational frameworks while preserving our humanistic values.

Videopodcast Global Education Forum with JOHN W MORAVEC Resumen del videoEste video presenta una entrevista con John W. fundador de “Education Futures”, quien discute el papel de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en...

Well, that was a fun talk in Madrid. The consensus seems to be that we're maybe only half-way toward enabling personalized learning through AI. Machines can provide great initial feedback to learners ... but for the rest, we'll have to see what the future brings. At least, now, folks seem to have a vision on what we need in the future.