September 22, 2026 – Shaping the Future of Digital Education examines when digital and AI-enabled technologies can genuinely improve learning outcomes while advancing equity, children’s rights, safety, and teacher agency. Drawing on evidence reviews, expert perspectives, and country case studies, the report assesses EdTech across contextual readiness, educational impact, inclusive access, safety and wellbeing, and teaching and learning. It highlights where technologies help or fall short and the conditions needed for responsible investment, concluding with recommendations for governments, donors, and education leaders.