🎓 US K12 Student Enrolment Down 700K. EU Universities Top Sustainability Rankings. Denmark Led in AI Use.

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🎓 Higher Education. US K12 student enrolment dropped by 700K
🍃 Green Skills. European universities topped sustainability rankings
🤖 Artificial Intelligence. Nearly 30% of Danish enterprises used AI technology

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🎓 US K12 Student Enrolment Dropped by 700K

The US K-12 student population declined to 55.3M in 2024, down from a peak of 56.4M in 2017–2018. The trend reflects shifting demographics, declining birth rates, and pandemic-era disruptions that altered school enrolment patterns. This decline has implications for future teacher demand, school funding, and education workforce planning. The US Department of Education’s projections now emphasize adaptive resource allocation and support for districts facing long-term enrolment decline.

🍃 European Universities Topped Sustainability Rankings

Sustainability rankings assess how higher education institutions perform on environmental, social, and governance metrics to promote sustainable development and accountability. This trend mirrors growing student demand for climate-smart education and careers. Initiatives such as the QS Sustainability Rankings are shaping global benchmarks, while national frameworks such as Switzerland’s Green University Initiative continue to guide institutional policy. These rankings also offer institutions a strategic tool to enhance global visibility and attract funding. As competition intensifies, universities are embedding sustainability deeper into research, operations, and teaching.

🤖 Nearly 30% of Danish Enterprises used AI Technology

In 2024, 27.5% of enterprises in Denmark reported using AI technologies, the highest among surveyed European countries. The data points to a gradual yet significant integration of AI across business operations, signifying the growth of digital-forward economies. As automation and data-driven processes become central to competitiveness, AI adoption is increasingly viewed as essential infrastructure. The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, passed in 2024, is set to standardize usage and build trust while encouraging responsible innovation across member states.

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