AI, cellphones, and security – those are a few of the issues highlighted in this IEN’s scan of the predictions about education in 2025. To see the predictions for previous years, review the scans of the “looking ahead” headlines from 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 part 1, 2021 part 2, and 2020. To discuss the trends and possibilities for education in the new year join Getting Smart’s annual town hall What’s Next in Learning 2025.
The education sources we follow in the US often provide predictions for schools, students, and teachers in the new year, but it’s been harder to find articles looking ahead from other parts of the world. The Ministry of Education in New Zealand, however, did offer a summary of What’s new for 2025 and the Education Review Office produced a series of best practice guides “to help educators effectively implement incoming changes for 2025.” In the US, to put developments in the new year in context, back in 2017, the National Center for Education Statistics shared Projections of Education Statistics 2025 which can be compared to their Report on the Condition of Education 2024.
Education predication from the US and around the world
The education revolution: What Nigerian teachers must know for 2025, Business Day
Cleaner and better public schools in 2025 in the Philippines, Sun Star
“As we look forward to 2025, we hope that public schools will be a lot more conducive for learning. This means cleaner and properly ventilated classrooms, better classroom materials, and improved facilities for both teachers and students.“
VAT, small firms, workers, education: Changes in France in 2025, The Connexion
“After disappointing results in maths and French tests at the 2024 rentrée, the Education Ministry announced there would be a “complete overhaul” of the curriculums for these subjects in 2025, ranging from maternelle to troisième (infant school to the fourth year of secondary).”
11 Critical Issues Facing Education at Home and Abroad in 2025, Education Week
5 education stories to watch in 2025, Chalkbeat
“Education leaders should focus on integrating AI literacy, civic education, and work-based learning to equip students for future challenges and opportunities. Building social capital and personalized learning environments will be crucial for student success in a world increasingly influenced by AI and decentralized power structures.”
4 K-12 predictions to help you lead effectively in 2025, District Administration
K-12 trends to watch in 2025 amid budget, policy shifts, K-12 Dive
“K-12 schools are likely to face several challenges in 2025, including strained budgets due to the expiration of federal aid, cybersecurity threats and staffing shortages, particularly in special education. Additionally, the influx of AI in classrooms and the rise of book bans and curriculum restrictions are key trends to watch for in the upcoming year.”
What Should K-12 Education Focus On in 2025 and Beyond?, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Brown Center scholars look ahead to education in 2025, Brookings
Larry Ferlazzo’s 9 Education Predictions for 2025, Education Week
6 Predictions For Education And Workforce In 2025, Michael B. Horn, Forbes
6 Top Education Stories for 2025, Peter Green, Forbes
Five Education Predictions For 2025, Derek Newton, Forbes
5 education innovation trends to watch in 2025, Julia Freeland Fisher, Christensen Institute
Key Trends to Watch in the Education Market in 2025, Education Week
What 2025 Could Bring for English Learners, Education Week
What’s In, What’s Out for AI, Cellphones, Cybersecurity, and Other Ed-Tech Stuff, Education Week
50 predictions about what 2025 will bring to edtech, innovation, and everything in between, eSchool News
Starring AI, VR, Microlearning and more: ETIH’s 10 predictions for edtech in 2025, EITH
“Campuses will also further embrace AI, the cloud, and mobile credentials to improve effectiveness of lockdowns and guest management efforts.“
Social Media Issues for Kids Shaping Up to Be ‘Unpredictable’ in 2025, Education Week
2025 Predictions for Video Surveillance in Education and Healthcare, Campus Safety
2025 Campus Lockdown, Visitor Management Predictions: More Installations, Integrations, Campus Safety
Driving Change: 5 Predictions Shaping the Future of Student Transportation in 2025, School Transportation News
2025 food trends shaping K-12 cafeterias, Food Service Director
“Chartwells K12 has identified 10 emerging food trends for school cafeterias in 2025, highlighting a shift toward diverse and nutritious options that align with the preferences of younger generations. Customizable bowls, inclusivity in the form of allergen-friendly and plant-based options and crunchy items are a few of the listed trends.”
25 Philanthropy Predictions for 2025, Inside Philanthropy
Seven Chicago education stories to watch in 2025, Chalkbeat
Five bold predictions for Ohio education policy in 2025, Aaron Churchill, Thomas B. Fordham Institute
New year starts in California with new laws impacting education, EdSource
“New California state laws will protect the privacy of LGBTQ+ students, ensure that the history of Native Americans is accurately taught and make it more difficult to discriminate against people of color based on their hairstyles.”
As lawmakers return to Albany, the fate of New York school funding looms, Chalkbeat
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