Pearson announced the winners of the 24th annual Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship held in Anaheim, California. The competition featured 135 finalists ages 13-22 from 36 countries competing in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint certifications across Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019 categories. The championship highlights the importance of digital skills certifications in preparing students for academic and career success in an AI-driven economy.

Pearson announced the winners of the 13th annual Certiport Adobe Certified Professional World Championship, held in Anaheim, CA, with 56 finalists from 27 countries competing. The competition showcases students aged 13-22 who have earned Adobe certifications in Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign. Lulu Emanuele from the USA won first place. According to Pearson, 75% of hiring managers value professional certifications for creative positions, highlighting the importance of early credential achievement for career advancement.

Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff defended the software industry against skeptics, highlighting Agentforce's strong performance at Pearson and PenFed, where AI agents achieved 40% improvements in query resolution and IT ticket reduction respectively. Benioff emphasized that AI is enhancing Salesforce's value rather than threatening it, and announced Headless 360, an API-first model enabling AI agents to operate across workflows and business logic.

The global AI in education market is projected to grow from USD 7.05 billion in 2025 to USD 136.79 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 34.52%. North America leads the market with 38% share, while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth. Machine learning and cloud-based solutions dominate, with personalized learning and administrative automation driving adoption across K-12, higher education, and corporate training sectors.

Latin America's e-learning market is projected to grow at 9.33% CAGR from 2024 to 2030, reaching $52.1 billion by 2030. The market is driven by digital platforms, increasing internet access, and a focus on skills development, with Brazil leading regional adoption.

A comprehensive market analysis reveals top game-based learning companies like Duolingo, Kahoot!, and Skillsoft are leading innovation through AI personalization, interactive platforms, and corporate training solutions across educational sectors.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) will honor outstanding professionals and organizations at its annual awards ceremony during the Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly in Chicago, recognizing contributions to nursing regulation and public welfare.

McGraw Hill and Pearson announced an agreement to integrate Pearson's assessment capabilities into McGraw Hill's K-12 curriculum solutions, strengthening McGraw Hill's personalization ecosystem and enhancing personalized learning experiences for students.

The Technical and Vocational Education market is projected to grow rapidly, reaching USD 1,793.00 billion by 2032, driven by the rising demand for skill-based learning and digital training access.

Ashlie Crosson, a Pennsylvania English teacher, has been named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year by the CCSSO. Crosson teaches at Mifflin County High School and has expanded opportunities for her colleagues and students, including launching an international travel program.

Ashlie Crosson, a Pennsylvania English teacher, has been named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. Crosson is recognized for her innovative teaching methods, commitment to her students, and positive impact on her school and community.

Mondly, a gamified language learning app, has been recognized as the Top Language Learning Program of 2025 by Expert Consumers. The app offers interactive lessons, native speaker audio, and speech recognition technology, supporting 41 languages with a flexible and engaging approach.