In a blog post, Thalita Carrico highlights how MongoDB is being utilized in education, featuring Professor Chanda Raj Kumar from KL University Hyderabad, who integrates MongoDB into his curriculum to provide students with hands-on experience in database management. Through the MongoDB for Educators program, Kumar has empowered many students to achieve certifications, significantly enhancing their career prospects. The article also discusses the announcement of MongoDB's Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, which facilitates AI-driven development by connecting MongoDB databases with AI tools, thereby enhancing developer workflows with natural language interactions. Additionally, the post includes a message from MongoDB's CEO, Dev Ittycheria, announcing his retirement and the appointment of Chirantan "CJ" Desai as the new CEO. Desai is recognized for his growth-at-scale experience and is expected to lead MongoDB into its next phase of development. Ittycheria emphasizes that this leadership change is a strategic move to position MongoDB for future innovations, especially in the realm of AI and data-intensive applications.