{"id":9493,"date":"2025-09-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=9493"},"modified":"2025-11-07T16:27:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T00:27:55","slug":"celebrating-the-2025-2026-mie-experts-and-showcase-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2025\/09\/celebrating-the-2025-2026-mie-experts-and-showcase-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the 2025\u20132026 MIE Experts and Showcase Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"welcome-to-the-2025-2026-academic-year\">Welcome to the 2025\u20132026 academic year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft is proud to welcome more than 43,000 Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts and 900 Microsoft Showcase Schools into our global education empowerment community for the 2025\u20132026 academic year. The MIE Experts 2025-2026 cohort and this year\u2019s Showcase Schools distinguish themselves through their visionary leadership, embracing AI transformation and fostering AI literacy to reimagine learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across education institutions, educators, and students, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2025\/08\/ai-in-education-report-insights-to-support-teaching-and-learning\/\">AI use is surging<\/a>. MIE Experts and Showcase Schools play a crucial role in their communities by integrating Microsoft technologies and championing learning. With 70% of skills used in most jobs expected to change by 2030, these educators and schools are at the forefront of preparing students for the future.<sup>1<\/sup> We&#8217;re excited to work alongside these changemakers, and we anticipate a year filled with meaningful connections, shared learning experiences, and transformative impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"championed-by-microsoft-elevate\">Championed by Microsoft Elevate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MIE Expert and Showcase School programs are set to benefit from a deeper commitment to people-centered AI innovation through <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MicrosoftElevate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Elevate<\/a>, Microsoft\u2019s initiative to empower educators, nonprofit organizations, and workforce partners with advanced AI capabilities. By connecting the MIE Expert and Showcase School programs to Microsoft Elevate, we are renewing our focus on educators to ensure that individuals remain at the center of progress, while fostering community engagement and driving meaningful impact across global learning communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--align-left cta-block--has-image wp-block-msx-cta\" data-bi-an=\"CTA Block\">\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Microsoft-EDU-educator-student-08-02-600px.jpg\" class=\"cta-block__image\" alt=\"An educator in a classroom helps a student with schoolwork on her laptop.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Microsoft-EDU-educator-student-08-02-600px.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Microsoft-EDU-educator-student-08-02-600px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Microsoft-EDU-educator-student-08-02-600px-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__body\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cta-block__headline\">Microsoft Elevate<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-block__text\">Explore opportunities for every classroom, changemaker, and community.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/elevate\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn cta-block__link btn-light\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet started today\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>During the launch of Microsoft Elevate, MIE Expert Eleanor Jenkins expressed her enthusiasm about the transformative potential of AI in education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The future of what students are going to be working in, the careers they&#8217;re going to have, don&#8217;t exist at the moment\u2026we have to define the way the world works and the way the world is going to change.<\/p>\n<cite>Eleanor Jenkins, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  The benefits of joining these communities are substantial. Educators gain access to exclusive resources, leadership opportunities, and recognition for their impact. Through Microsoft Elevate, participants also receive support in using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/ai-in-education\">AI to enhance teaching<\/a> and learning. Whether through coaching, presenting at conferences, or collaborating across the world, these educators are empowered to lead change, inspire others, and shape the future of education. Together, they form a vibrant community committed to equity, innovation, and lifelong learning.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mie-experts-2025-2026\">MIE Experts 2025-2026 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">technology for educators<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/educators\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Transform classroom time<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>MIE Experts are visionary educators who utilize Microsoft tools to create inclusive, student-centered learning environments. Participation begins with completing professional learning paths which equip educators with future-ready skills and tools to personalize learning. They engage actively in Microsoft technology integration, build connections through both global and local networks, and inspire innovation within their schools and communities. We honor their passion for growth and proudly welcome the 2025\u20132026 MIE Experts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MIEEList2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the 2025-2026 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mie-fellows-2025-2026\">MIE Fellows 2025-2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">School leaders<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/school-leaders\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Empower your whole school<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  MIE Fellows are distinguished leaders within the MIE Expert and Showcase School community, personally nominated by Microsoft team members. They have demonstrated excellence in the MIE Expert or Showcase School program\u2014or both\u2014through coaching, mentoring, sharing their knowledge broadly at conferences, and providing rich professional learning to other educators. As part of this program, MIE Fellows take on leadership roles within their region and work closely with the Microsoft Elevate team to offer support and growth within the MIE Expert community.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/FellowsList2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the 2025-2026 Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellows<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft-showcase-schools-2025-2026\">Microsoft Showcase Schools 2025-2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Microsoft Showcase Schools serve as trailblazers in educational transformation, leading the way in the integration of AI and future-ready skills. These schools use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/products\/microsoft-365\">Microsoft technology<\/a> and AI solutions to boost student engagement, foster collaboration, and prepare learners for the evolving demands of the modern world. As models of innovation and leadership, they demonstrate how purposeful use of technology can empower students to thrive in an increasingly digital society.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/SCSList2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the 2025-2026 Microsoft Showcase Schools<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-join-become-an-mie-expert\">How to join: Become an MIE Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1465474843-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Educator instructing a school class.\" class=\"wp-image-9533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1465474843-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1465474843-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1465474843-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1465474843-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GettyImages-1465474843-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in joining this vibrant community, get started today: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/mieexpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIE Expert community<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/paths\/ai-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI for Educators learning path<\/a> through Microsoft Learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/build-reading-fluency-reading-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reading Coach learning module<\/a> through Microsoft Learn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-join-microsoft-showcase-school-program\">How to join: Microsoft Showcase School Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a school leader ready to lead transformation, here\u2019s how to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ShowcaseSchool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Showcase School program<\/a>.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com\/is\/content\/microsoftcorp\/microsoft\/msc\/documents\/presentations\/CSR\/Microsoft-Showcase-School-criteria-2025-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Showcase School criteria<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/SCSRubric2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Showcase School rubric<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All schools begin on the Incubator path and can apply to become a Showcase School once they meet the criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elevate-education-together\">Elevate education together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we welcome the 2025\u20132026 cohort of MIE Experts, MIE Fellows, and Showcase Schools, we celebrate a shared vision: to elevate education through innovation, collaboration, and purpose. These educators and institutions are not just adopting technology\u2014they\u2019re leading transformation, empowering students, and redefining what\u2019s possible in learning. Together, we\u2019re building a global community that uplifts every learner and educator, driving forward a future where education is inclusive, impactful, and inspired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/elevate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grow your impact with Microsoft Elevate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-connected-with-us\">Stay connected with us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/learneducatorcenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Learn Educator Center<\/a>.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow Microsoft AI Skills on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/microsoftaiskills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/microsoftaiskills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/microsoftaiskills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@microsoftaiskills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow Microsoft Education on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/microsoft-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/microsoftineducation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/microsoftedu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@microsoftedu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TikTok<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MicrosoftEDU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/microsoftedu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pinterest<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCG_FV4WjnZqtm6sux2g069Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookmark the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/\">Microsoft Education Blog<\/a> and visit frequently for news that inspires and resources that support learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>1<\/sup> <a href=\"https:\/\/economicgraph.linkedin.com\/research\/ai-skills-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI and the Global Economy: Unlocking Growth and Reshaping Work<\/a>, LinkedIn, 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the 2025\u20132026 MIE Experts and Showcase Schools\u2014innovators using AI to reimagine education. 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