As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

Pandemic-led changes in how we work and learn have exposed gaps in the UK’s education system, challenging employers and schools to consider how best to teach students and prepare them for the future. So, how can brands and businesses harness tech and partnerships to support young people?

Higher education has long acted as a gatekeeper to professional employment but online coding courses in India are challenging that path and offering another route to work. For students, the low costs, repayment structure, and shorter completion times make them a compelling alternative.

The education system in the UK is failing children across the country, with many considering it restrictive and archaic. New Schools, like the XP School in Doncaster, take an unconventional approach to education, aiming to help kids enjoy school and better equip them for the real world.

Schools may be back in session in many countries, but how has the disruption caused by COVID-19 impacted the future of education? Canvas8 spoke to Valerie Hannon, the co-author of Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World, about why schools need to rethink what we learn for.