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Forbes’ 2025 30 Under 30 Education list features young entrepreneurs and changemakers, including Zoe Bentley, who co-created OctoStudio, an app teaching coding to children, including the visually impaired. The list also includes creators of AI-powered tutoring apps, nonprofit residential learning communities, and online schools. AI in education is expected to grow 36% annually between 2022 and 2030, becoming a $32 billion global market. Gamified learning and community-building initiatives are also highlighted. The list recognizes leadership in traditional academic spaces as well.