Trends Shaping Education 2025 is published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as part of its ongoing effort to explore global trends impacting education systems worldwide. This report delves into the complex interplay of geopolitical tensions, technological advances, shifting labor markets, and societal changes, analyzing their implications for education. It is structured around four main themes: global conflict and cooperation, work and progress, voices and storytelling, and bodies and minds. These themes capture the influence of international crises, technological disruptions, cultural shifts, and health challenges on learning environments and educational policy.
In addition to these core areas, the report emphasizes cross-cutting issues like artificial intelligence, environmental sustainability, and social inequality, highlighting the critical role education plays in fostering resilience, adaptability, and inclusion in an increasingly unpredictable world. Through futures thinking tools and strategic foresight, the report encourages policymakers and educators to anticipate disruptions, promote sustainable learning practices, and prepare learners for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
