What helps some education systems improve while others fall behind? In this new EdVance episode, Professor Fernando M. Reimers from the Harvard Graduate School of Education explains how high performing systems plan for the future through futures thinking, balance global citizenship with national identity, and use AI to support teachers and reduce workload. He shares how collaboration between governments, schools, and communities builds trust and drives steady improvement. From empowering teachers to creating flexible curricula, Prof. Fernando sets out what makes lasting progress possible.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Futures thinking for system leadership
• Balancing national identity with global citizenship
• AI that supports teachers
• Collaboration across education systems

If you want to learn what strong systems do well, this episode is for you.