Globalization is increasing the integration of economies worldwide through greater trade, investment, and technology sharing, which is impacting education through greater internationalization, privatization, and an increased focus on workforce skills. Education systems will need reforms like updated curricula focused on productivity, as globalization constrains national policies while spreading cultural influences and creating economic inequalities across borders. The impacts of globalization on youth experiences through technology, social changes, and economic realities will shape needed roles for education to best prepare students for an interconnected world.