Thursday, 9 July 2026 — Tech, green skills and roles shaping education now
Sustainability is moving from a specialist role into everyday business. Employers want staff who understand green skills and practices. This shift means schools must prepare students for a world where sustainability is part of every job.
Microsoft’s new Frontier Company aims to move AI projects from experiment to production. This bet signals the next big phase in AI development is about real-world impact. Schools should watch how these tools mature and think about practical classroom uses.
AERO’s recent performance review has sparked debate about trust and impact. Transparency advocates want the report public to build confidence in resources. This is a reminder that evidence bodies need to keep credibility front and centre.
With 82,000 vacancies across teaching and support staff, many educators still do not know where they’ll work in September. This staffing crisis threatens to disrupt plans and puts pressure on leaders to manage uncertainty.
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