Our Latest Thinking on Education

The Future of Jobs in the Era of AI

An in-depth analysis of the US, Germany, and Australia shows how technology will disrupt labor markets by 2030—displacing millions of workers but creating new opportunities as well.

Alleviating the Heavy Toll of the Global Skills Mismatch

The Future Skills Architect tool enables governments and businesses to accurately and effectively address the problem of mismatched workforce skills and tasks.

Lessons in Corporate Learning for Education Technology Companies

EdTechs have an opportunity to support enterprise partners in three areas: fostering learning cultures, cultivating learning communities, and building learning into the workflow.

Closing the Digital Divide in US Education—for Good

Inspired collaborations among educators, business, and policymakers to close the K-12 digital divide are paving the way for a brighter postpandemic future for US education.

How COVID-19 Advanced Digital Learning for Lower-Income Populations

A remote-learning initiative in India suggests that smartphones could offer a low-cost solution to the digital education divide.

Navigating COVID-19 as a Higher Education Institution

Lessons from Fulbright on Developing the University of the Future

How to Spread Innovative Ideas for Improving Access to Quality Education

When local educators work with international entities to implement high-quality educational programs simultaneously, the world moves closer to achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4.

Beyond Haryana: Education Reform in India

Social Impact Director Seema Bansal talks about BCG's bold new education initiatives.

The Future of Work Is the Future of Education

Many employers complain that today’s graduates are unprepared for the work world they face. BCG Senior Partner J Puckett explains what education systems need to focus on in order to provide learners with the skills that the future of work will require.

Governments Must Fix the Skills Mismatch for a Post-COVID World

As COVID-19 widens the gap between supply and demand, countries cannot stop at short-term measures—they must plan strategically for skills in a recovering economy.