In a world where education and happiness are often seen as competing priorities, UNESCO is making a compelling case for their harmonious coexistence. Through its Happy Schools Framework, UNESCO emphasizes the importance of cultivating positive school environments that enhance not only academic achievement but also the well-being of students and teachers. This groundbreaking initiative took center stage in the third installment of UNESCO's Happy Schools webinar series, which was held on 4 October 2023.

The rapid and unprecedented shift to educational technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way students accessed formal learning, relying heavily on internet-connected digital devices, televisions, and radios. However, "An Ed-Tech Tragedy?" takes a critical look at this transition and its adverse consequences.

UNESCO launched the final report of the Working Group on Data for Learning at the Annual Meeting of the Broadband Commission in New York on 16 September 2023. Entitled "The Transformative Potential of Data for Learning", this report is the culmination of about 2 years of discussion and presents pivotal insights into the prevailing global education data landscape while proposing strategic recommendations for collaborative efforts within the international community. The primary aim is to address and mitigate the digital data divide that exists in the realm of education.