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What changed, what it means for your team, and the sources behind it.
Facilitation and workshops
The November 2020 Scrum Guide never mentions a team wall. It defines three artifacts and asks that the work be visible [1]. This explainer separates the rules from the advice.
A team wall practice is a choice, not a Scrum rule. The November 2020 Scrum Guide does not mention walls or boards. It defines three formal artifacts and requires that the work be visible to those doing it and those receiving it [1]. What goes on a wall, and how it looks, is up to the team.
Teaching and learning
A European Commission paper, announced on 22 September 2026, reviews AI and learning evidence and finds that better task performance does not necessarily mean better learning [1]. Only 29.7% of EU teachers in TALIS 2024 had taken part in AI-related professional development [1].
Teaching and learning
EU Code Week 2026 is underway until 25 October [1]. Schools can join an activity, organise one of their own, or use the official learning materials [2][3].
Privacy and data in the EU
On 19 October 2026 the European Commission announced that it has published the reference to EN 18286:2026, an AI Act harmonised standard, in the Official Journal [1]. Providers of high-risk AI systems that implement it are presumed to meet the Article 17 quality management requirements it covers [1].
Privacy and data in the EU
The European Data Protection Board adopted a statement on 13 October 2026 saying smart glasses should make recording obvious to bystanders. It names schools and workplaces as sensitive settings [1].