Building digital futures for public education.

Although the world is decades into a digital revolution, known and trusted digital destinations for public education remain rare. Students, teachers and parents often do not know where to go online to get help with a class, find trusted digital resources or access open and free AI tools purpose-built to support public education. The International Day for Digital Learning 2026 will highlight how countries and education systems are beginning to change this reality by extending public education into online and digital environments. It will showcase where and how countries, provinces and school districts, together with their partners, are building and using digital commons to improve public education and its outcomes.

On the occasion of IDDL 2026, UNESCO, UNICEF and ITU will launch and share details about the Charter for Public Digital Learning Platforms. The Charter will be launched in Helsinki, Finland, with leaders from UNESCO, UNICEF and ITU and representatives from countries and educational organizations. UNESCO, in partnership with UNICEF and ITU, invites education stakeholders worldwide to feature and celebrate digital learning platforms and other digital commons that support, extend and enrich public education.

 
The third edition of the International Day for Digital Learning will take place under the theme “Building digital futures for public education”. More information to be announced in the coming weeks.
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