> ## 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. # πŸƒ US thermoelectric power uses 45% of water. IDEA-eligible students. ITS makes up quarter the AI education market. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/us-thermoelectric-power-uses-45-of-water-idea-eligible-students-its-makes-up-quarter-the-ai-education-market/ - Published: 2026-04-10T07:23:41.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-10T07:23:42.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #577 looks at IDEA-eligible students aged 3-5, water usage in the US, and the global AI education market. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello πŸ‘‹** Harvard University will[ launch](https://www.thehighereducationreview.com/study-abroad/news/harvard-announces-6-free-online-programs-nid-6951.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) six free online AI and programming courses in 2026 to expand access to tech skills globally. US federal government invests [$224 million](https://nationaltoday.com/us/fl/tampa/news/2026/04/03/federal-government-invests-224m-in-ai-worker-training-hubs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand AI workforce training hubs nationwide. CBSE [introduces](https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/from-rote-to-real-cbses-skill-education-reform/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) compulsory skill education for middle school students. ### Today's Topics πŸ‘Ά **Preschool.** IDEA-eligible students aged 3-5 fall into three main impairment categories **πŸƒ Green Skills.** Water usage in the US led by thermoelectric power πŸ€– **Artificial Intelligence.** Intelligent tutoring systems made up one-fourth of the global AI education market Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## πŸ‘Ά IDEA-eligible students aged 3-5 fall into three main impairment categories [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-34acc6dd-9a2d-4d60-bf34-42b3eee6e8ea.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH50A2ULCG9A6EG1ZH8?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Among IDEA-eligible students aged 3-5 in the United States in 2024, speech and language impairments account for over 30% of cases. [Early identification of speech challenges](https://www.asha.org/public/early-identification-of-speech-language-and-hearing-disorders/?srsltid=AfmBOors9Sk4gbb37QTfzioaKQ05eTJTTFW3oDY4yiPZ4D1xpOOTU543&ref=newsletters.qs.com), autism and delayed learning allows targeted interventions that improve communication skills before children enter primary school. The number of students identified with these disabilities is increasing yearly, [reaching nearly 10M](https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/cgg/students-with-disabilities?ref=newsletters.qs.com#:~:text=Meanwhile%2C%20the%20number%20of%20students,it%20was%20in%202019%E2%80%9320.), reflecting both the prevalence of early language delays and the emphasis of early childhood programmes on supporting foundational learning. The[ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act](https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities/idea?ref=newsletters.qs.com), implemented by the US Department of Education, ensures access to specialised early services. ## **πŸƒ** Water usage in the US led by thermoelectric power [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-a3f86a34-2db8-4b48-8376-df280feb9b0d.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHG4636V1L1ZL2KCH73?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2023, thermoelectric power accounted for the largest share of water use in the United States, with most of this water used for cooling in power plants. This heavy water demand underscores the [energy sector’s reliance](https://www.usgs.gov/water-science-school/science/thermoelectric-power-water-use?ref=newsletters.qs.com) on a stable water supply and highlights the critical link between energy production and resource management, particularly during droughts or heat waves. However, [water usage for thermoelectric power](https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=50698&ref=newsletters.qs.com) has been declining in recent years due to the shift from coal-fired to natural gas-fired and renewable generation. Policies such as the US Energy Policy Act guide [sustainable water use in power generation](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357053311%5FOverview%5Fof%5FWater%5FUse%5Fin%5FRenewable%5FElectricity%5FGeneration?ref=newsletters.qs.com), supporting this transition. ## πŸ€– Intelligent tutoring systems made up one-fourth of the global AI education market [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-afea7917-fd1b-4ee7-b6e2-4123a0a43223.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHIK9XHH104GOUBQE7V?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) are revolutionising personalised pedagogy by leveraging AI to provide real time, adaptive feedback tailored to individual student needs. By automating routine feedback and adapting content to individual proficiency levels, [AI empowers institutions to foster self directed learning](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41539-025-00320-7?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The use of ITS, including machine learning and cognitive modelling, can [simulate human guidance](https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/education/intelligent-tutoring-systems?ref=newsletters.qs.com) effectively. --- **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)