Honoring innovative teachers and schools 2025

At the ceremony, Microsoft announced the list of more than 900 Microsoft Showcase Schools (SCS) and 43,000 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEE) globally for the 2025–2026 school year.

Photo caption — Teachers and education administrators recognized as Microsoft Innovative Education Experts. Photo: VLU

Of which, Vietnam has 29 schools and more than 2,500 recognized experts, an increase of nearly 200% compared to the previous school year. This result shows the strong and effective speed of digital transformation in the Vietnamese education system. Notably, Van Lang University is the first university in Vietnam to be recognized by Microsoft as a Microsoft Model School.

Speaking at the event, Associate Professor Dr. Tran Thi My Dieu, Principal of Van Lang University, said that this title is a testament to the school's digital transformation capacity and academic position in the global education network. Ms. Dieu hopes that the honoring ceremony will spread the spirit of innovation to educational institutions, contributing to promoting digital transformation and developing a smart, modern and creative learning environment nationwide.

Ms. Tran Thi My Dieu emphasized that in the context of the 4.0 industrial revolution and the development of artificial intelligence, equipping digital capacity for lecturers, staff and students is an essential requirement, helping teachers and learners adapt flexibly to the digital environment, while improving the quality of teaching and learning.

Over the past 3 years, Van Lang University has implemented many activities to improve digital capacity for lecturers and students, promote digital transformation in teaching, research and management, and encourage innovative initiatives to improve training quality.

As a result, 87 lecturers of the school achieved the title of Microsoft Innovative Education Expert for the 2025-2026 school year; 188 lecturers achieved the Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) certificate; 1,858 officers, lecturers and staff participated in Microsoft training programs such as MIE, MCE, MIEE, Power BI and Excel Mastery. Technology solutions are effectively applied in teaching, research and management activities.

“Digital competence is not only the ability to use technology but also creative thinking, ensuring information security and data analysis. This is the foundation to help learners and teachers quickly adapt to the open education model and lifelong learning,” Ms. Dieu emphasized.

Representative of Microsoft Vietnam, Ms. Phan Tu Quyen, Director of Microsoft Ho Chi Minh City, said that the title of “Microsoft Model School” and “Microsoft Creative Education Expert” is a worthy recognition for groups and individuals who pioneer in applying technology in teaching and management. Accordingly, the scientific and creative use of technology in education brings many practical benefits to students, teachers and the community.

“Education has always been one of Microsoft’s top priorities. Our mission is to empower teachers, students and educational institutions to achieve more, while contributing to promoting the digital transformation of education in Vietnam,” Ms. Phan Tu Quyen added.

The Vietnam Education Innovation Recognition Day is an annual event held since 2021, to honor the efforts of schools and teachers in the journey of digital transformation, applying information technology creatively and effectively in teaching and administration.

The program also provides a space to experience educational technology through exhibition booths of leading businesses and organizations, while creating opportunities for exchanges and experience sharing between teachers, managers and experts in specialized seminars.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/giao-duc/vinh-danh-cac-nha-giao-va-truong-hoc-doi-moi-sang-tao-20252026-20251025181653280.htm