The students in today’s K–12 classrooms will enter a workforce in which artificial intelligence proficiency is table stakes. Districts that build AI literacy now and give students hands-on experience with real tools are giving them a meaningful head start.
Adobe sees AI as a catalyst for creativity, ideation and deeper engagement, not a shortcut that replaces critical thinking. That belief is driving a significant expansion of AI-powered tools and training resources designed specifically for K–12 educators and students. It has meaningful implications for how technology leaders plan, deploy and support edtech in their districts.
To support creativity and digital literacy in education, Adobe offers site and district licenses for Adobe Creative Cloud and free access to Adobe Express for Education for K–12 institutions. Creative Cloud delivers more than 20 industry-leading digital media apps that help students prepare for college and careers, with generative AI that fuels expression and critical thinking. Adobe Express is an all-in-one creativity platform with built-in generative AI tools designed for the classroom, with safety and user control at their core. Adobe also provides professional development and training for U.S. educators to help them better equip their students with AI skills.
The workforce students are preparing to enter looks dramatically different than it did even five years ago. AI skills are a baseline expectation, and developing these skills now builds a more innovative future.
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Why AI Skills Matter More Than Ever
Early access to AI skills is essential to ensuring that students aren’t left behind by a rapidly evolving workforce. The data is compelling: According to Lightcast, roles requiring AI skills offer 28% higher salaries. Demand is growing across industries, including 800% growth in generative AI roles in nontech industries and a 200% increase in education-related roles since 2022.
For IT leaders, this means the tools districts invest in must do double duty, supporting instruction today and building durable digital skills that will follow students into their careers tomorrow. Using AI tools in the classroom gives students and educators hands-on experience with tools widely used across sectors.
A Long-Term Commitment to Learners at Every Stage
For decades, Adobe has been dedicated to supporting creativity and digital literacy in education. The Adobe Digital Academy is focused on AI literacy, content creation and digital marketing, with a goal of reaching 30 million next-generation learners and educators by 2030. The Adobe Certified Professional program also offers formal credentialing in tools including Photoshop, Illustrator and Firefly for direct career investment.
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Access to professional creative tools and the skills to use them shouldn’t depend on a student’s zip code or a district’s budget. That’s why last year, Adobe invested $100 million to expand access through product donations, scholarship and partnerships with schools, nonprofits and platforms such as Coursera. With this online skill-building program, learners can gain hands-on experience with Adobe Express, Acrobat and Creative Cloud, developing in-demand skills that will help them stand out in the professional world.
Building Together
Realizing the full potential of AI in education requires collaboration between technology providers, IT leaders, educators and K–12 administrators. Adobe is committed to working alongside education leaders to equip both teachers and students with the skills and tools they need to thrive. And as AI becomes more deeply embedded in how students learn and how teachers teach, the districts best positioned will be those building the infrastructure, both technical and pedagogical, to support it today.
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