OECD education at a Glance 2026

OECD’s Education at a Glance 2026 focuses on teachers and the challenges of recruiting, retaining and deploying a qualified teaching workforce. It highlights how shortages vary across subjects, regions and schools, with disadvantaged communities often facing particular difficulties in attracting qualified teachers. Key priorities include improving working conditions and career opportunities, strengthening professional development, broadening pathways into teaching and aligning resources with demographic change. The launch discussion also explored how AI could reduce administrative workloads and support teaching, while emphasising the importance of human relationships in education. More broadly, the report examines educational participation, investment and labour-market outcomes, highlighting the importance of strong foundational skills and equitable access to lifelong learning.