Aggressive change is set to dominate education in early 2026, with reforms that many see as promising while others view them as threatening. The article examines the rapid pace of these initiatives and the differing perspectives on their impact. It outlines the key drivers behind the push for transformation and the potential consequences for schools, teachers and learners. Readers will get a clear sense of the stakes involved and why the debate is heating up.


Aggressive. That’s the word that comes to mind when assessing the pace of change promising — or threatening, depending on your point of view — to sweep through education at the top of 2026. To help ...