> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🏫 Alaska Led in K-12 Funding. US Wind Energy Capacity Tripled. EU High-Tech Product Sales Up €400B. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/alaska-led-in-k-12-funding-us-wind-energy-capacity-tripled-eu-high-tech-product-sales-up-eu400b/ - Published: 2025-08-19T11:30:17.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-19T11:30:16.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #413 Looks at K-12 Funding Across US States, the Growth of US Wind Energy Capacity, and High-Tech Product Sales in the EU. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Xin chào**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamese%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Vietnamese%20%28Vietnamese%3A%20ti%E1%BA%BFng%20Vi%E1%BB%87t%29,of%20the%20Austroasiatic%20family%20combined.) **🍜** UCC's [$21.5M](https://www.kezi.com/news/local/uccs-21-5m-project-aims-to-transform-douglas-county-healthcare/article%5F92d3b7b0-a7ff-4d94-a7cf-fc1987538842.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) project aims to transform Douglas County healthcare. [25,000 youth inducted](https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/kenya/climate-worx-expands-as-25-000-more-youth-inducted-into-national-green-workforce/ar-AA1Jl8qM?ref=newsletters.qs.com) into Kenya’s climate worx green workforce. University of Waterloo [secures $10.9M](https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/university-of-waterloo-secures-10-9m-to-launch-hi-am-2-0-additive-manufacturing-initiative-243179/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for additive manufacturing program. Preface launches “Just Start” AI initiative with [Hong Kong’s first AI-Q Test](https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/ai-learning-initiative/article/3321947/preface-launches-just-start-ai-learning-initiative-hong-kongs-first-ai-q-test-debuts-over-30?utm%5Fsource=rss%5Ffeed), supported by Google, Microsoft, Meta, and 30+ partners. UNICEF and Kenya’s ICT Authority partner to provide [internet access](https://www.lavelez.com.ar/news/autoridad-de-tic-y-socio-de-unicef-para-conectar-1000-escuelas-de-kenia-a-internet/191984/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in 1,000 schools. E.ON trains [workforce](https://gloo.to/F777?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for green energy transition. Delhi University and Google Cloud will train students in [AI,](https://www.timesnownews.com/education/du-to-train-students-in-ai-cloud-cybersecurity-data-analytics-with-help-of-google-cloud-article-152482085?ref=newsletters.qs.com) cloud computing, and cybersecurity through certifications. ### Today's Topics **🏫 K12 Education.** Alaska had the highest state and local funding for K-12 **🍃 Green Skills.** US wind energy capacity up by nearly 3x 🏭 **Advanced Manufacturing.** EU high tech product sales increased by >€400B Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 🏫 Alaska Had the Highest State and Local Funding for K-12 [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdTArULUccwgU4HmlgeBP9i3kHXX2wHLdEUJPltYXPOgjOY64hD3S7v8gcDTLnM6UBPT1hohJkRgNN6zdMsQhHPYrSNseeEVCkxTc_CgaIOmTj6KsyReS8sLjyc4srKMpvy1p94dA?key=yymc_ngj6x3a65XG8gPzDQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH6YS1HMNPOOV2EWD11?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2024, Alaska led US states in federal funding for K-12 public education at $4.4K per student. High [per-student allocations](https://www.educationadvanced.com/blog/state-funding-for-education?ref=newsletters.qs.com) often reflect geographic challenges, smaller populations, and greater reliance on federal support in rural and remote areas. Such funding is critical for ensuring equitable access to education, particularly where state and local revenues fall short. The [US Department of Education’s Title I ](https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/laws-preschool-grade-12-education/title-I?ref=newsletters.qs.com)program continues to direct resources toward underserved schools and communities nationwide. ## 🍃 US Wind Energy Capacity Up by Nearly 3x [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXepa6ixAegX3b0P1EETaeviZ3JbygHwmSam3P0IM1R96G1CbGcfGl-J_f6_eU3cLDxqTTLsSySlepogN1rgTCWNpnnxes8WntOKWTjpY3osdR_tdlyvuXxOWF82s6m-E4kq6yPPkw?key=yymc_ngj6x3a65XG8gPzDQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHSU85SGOGCMVZMZK7O?ref=newsletters.qs.com) US wind energy capacity grew from 80 GW in 2014 to 359 GW in 2024, marking a more than fourfold increase in a decade. This rapid expansion reflects intensified efforts to decrease [carbon footprint](https://earth.org/what-does-carbon-footprint-mean/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=A%20carbon%20footprint%20is%20defined,from%20import%20and%20export%20processes.), diversify the energy mix, and meet climate commitments. Utility scale wind projects now play a central role in replacing fossil fuel generation. Federal incentives under the [Inflation Reduction Act](https://www.irs.gov/inflation-reduction-act-of-2022?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are further accelerating investment in clean energy infrastructure and long-term [decarbonization ](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/decarbonization?ref=newsletters.qs.com)goals. ## 🏭 EU High Tech Product Sales Increased by >€400B [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdRZ8P_TBbXe6FHTPVluPXohzmwkaMsHEi-HJpqG-U66GSRc7QIGXkXbcvIXpsP_olPYuWX59HKt1QrpOE8T8QzKU4u2hQgJfZvc8RvTWaZDyFYOiSVXBWC4YmiK7qVG0hFC78cIQ?key=yymc_ngj6x3a65XG8gPzDQ)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH6UZI3ZBYO77NAEW28?ref=newsletters.qs.com) High tech product sales in the EU rose from €272.6B in 2014 to €406B in 2023, despite a temporary dip during the pandemic years. The strong rebound reflects growing demand for advanced electronics, digital infrastructure, and [green technologies](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/green-technology?ref=newsletters.qs.com). This surge is tied to the EU’s drive for [technological sovereignty](https://sciencebusiness.net/system/files/reports/2020-TECH-1.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Policies under the EU’s [Horizon Europe program](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) continue to drive research, development, and commercialization in high tech sectors. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)