Released on the 17 January 2025, this report takes a strategic life-span perspective on education and skills policies for a sustainable future, spanning from primary schooling to higher education and lifelong learning.

Drawing on multi-disciplinary insights and examples of policies and practices from around the world, it provides actionable insights and recommendations on the role that education and training systems can play in fostering transformative change and building resilient societies. These recommendations focus on (1) empowering citizens and communities for action, (2) fostering informed consumption and lifestyle choices, and (3) equipping individuals with the skills needed for changing labour markets in response to the greening of economies and societies.

23 January 09:45 CET

The 2025 edition of the Trends Shaping Education report explores the social, technological, economic, environmental and political forces impacting education systems worldwide. Introducing a range of future thinking tools, it aims to inspire reflection on how these global trends might transform education and how education can shape a better future.

During the launch event, we'll discuss how the report is designed to give policy makers, researchers, educational leaders, and teachers a robust, non-specialist source of international comparative trends shaping education, whether in early childhood education and care, schools, universities or programmes for older adults.

Join our webinar if you are interested to hear about how education can address today’s challenges and prepare us for the future.

29 January 10:00 CET

The early years set the foundations for children’s development and learning in life. Early inequalities can divert children from positive trajectories, but Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) policies can level opportunities from the start, with lasting economic and social benefits. 

The eighth volume in the series, Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care explores how improved governance, adequate funding, and evidence-based curriculum and training policies can support access, quality and inclusion in ECEC with long-term positive effects for children, in alignment with a broader landscape of policies aiming to mitigate inequalities in early childhood.

Join Andreas Schleicher and a panel of international experts, who will present the data and discuss the key findings of the report. 

30 January 13:00 CET

Creating inclusive classrooms is essential for supporting all learners, including those with special education needs such as dyslexia, autism and ADHD. These environments not only benefit students with special education needs, but also enrich the learning experience for all children, encouraging empathy, understanding and collaboration. This helps ensure that every student can achieve their full potential and promotes academic and social success. But how do you design a classroom that supports diverse learning needs?

In this webinar, we'll speak to Kate Griggs, founder and CEO of Made in Dyslexia, Sam Pittis, broadcaster, journalist and co-host of the award nominated podcast ‘You’re Wrong about ADHD and Cecilia Mezzanotte, Policy Analyst in the Education for Inclusive Societies Project about how inclusive policies, teaching strategies and support mechanisms can create supportive classrooms where all students can thrive.

Wendy Kopp, CEO & Co-founder of Teach For All, shared her reflections during the Education Policy Reform Dialogues event 25-26 November 2024, where the OECD launched the report Education Policy Outlook: Reshaping Teaching into a Thriving Profession from ABCs to AI.

In Kawakawa, New Zealand, students at Bay of Islands College are tackling real-world challenges like mapping the spread of invasive seaweed, Caulerpa, using drones and artificial intelligence. Guided by their teacher, Jay Vijayakumar, these 15- and 16-year-olds are learning about climate change through innovative, hands-on experiences. Jay’s creative use of technology and AI, from coding a custom test prep app to streamlining lesson plans, ensures personalised learning while overcoming barriers like long commutes. His approach has inspired students and fellow educators to embrace new methods of problem-solving and deeper thinking.

Wildfires raging in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes and forced the closure of hundreds of schools. With communities trying to cope following the destruction, including the burning down of schools, what should teachers do to support students at this time?

In this episode of Top Class, Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrician David Schonfeld, Director of the National Centre for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, speaks to OECD Editor Duncan Crawford about the critical role educators play during times of crisis.