School disruptions during COVID-19 – from the emotional toll of homeschooling to exam result chaos – refocused attention on the goals of education. After investigating this in our Careers Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to seven UK parents about how they want their children prepared for the world.

Americans are immersing themselves in an online learning revolution, as upskilling and reskilling becomes a priority for employers and employees in a bid to make themselves more resilient to the ongoing skills gap. So what’s driving millions to gain new skills through online courses?

As Gen Zers enter the workforce and burnt-out Gen Yers recalibrate their priorities, a new culture is emerging around work – one that values rest, appreciates idleness, and would rather be happy than industrious. Could this shift in approach mark a new era of anti-ambition?

With attitudes towards learning shifting post-pandemic, tech-led education programmes are being developed to meet the needs of modern students. Lumiar, a democratic school for children in Brazil, has launched its Mosaic Digital tool to facilitate holistic student development and assessment.