The SDG 4 Scorecard 2024 reviews countries’ progress towards national education benchmarks, focusing on teacher qualifications and training. While most countries have set targets, progress is mixed—advances in school connectivity and teacher qualifications contrast with setbacks in learning outcomes, gender equity, and education spending. The report highlights data gaps, inconsistent definitions of “qualified” teachers, and limited continuous professional development policies. It calls for improved data systems, clearer benchmarks, and stronger national accountability to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 4.