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.

Decoding Global Trends in Upskilling and Reskilling

What 366,000 people in 197 countries tell us about their willingness and preferences for learning.

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.

Fixing the Global Skills Mismatch

Countries must strive to achieve human-capital development that serves the economies of tomorrow.

Connect All Students: How State and School Districts Can Close the Digital Divide

The second report in this series explores how states and school districts across the U.S. have successfully addressed the K-12 digital divide during the pandemic. Discover three tangible steps states and school districts can take to close this digital divide.

Closing the K-12 Digital Divide in the Age of Distance Learning

The gap between students with high-speed internet and adequate devices at home and those without is a constant struggle for educators, students, and policymakers alike. Find out how big this digital divide is in the U.S. and learn how much it will cost to close it.

Looking Back, Looking Forward: What It Will Take to Permanently Close the K-12 Digital Divide

The third—and final—report in this series reveals the progress states and school districts have made on closing the digital divide in the U.S. during the pandemic and explores the divide’s origins and root causes. Find out how educators and policymakers can close the digital divide once and for all.

Navigating COVID-19 as a Higher Education Institution

Lessons from Fulbright on Developing the University of the Future

Turning More Tassels: How Colleges and Universities Are Improving Student and Institutional Performance with Better Advising

Postsecondary institutions are facing calls for accountability. Smart academic advising reforms can boost graduation rates—without breaking the bank.

Investing in Knowledge Sharing to Advance SDG 4

How Education Technology Can Help Foster Social and Emotional Skills

Education technology holds promise to help foster increasingly important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, communication, and problem solving.

Following the Money in Education Technology

Venture capital investment in education technology has soared over the last five years. Explore a breakdown of the spending in this infographic.

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.

The Future of Education

We are facing a global learning crisis, and macro forces—such as advancements in technology and significant inequalities—are shaping what learning will have to look like in the future. To meet the needs of learners and prepare them for the world of work to come, we need to bridge key gaps in global education.