Microsoft is hitting the books, creating a new czar to oversee its education initiatives. The software giant announced that it has appointed Michael Golden of Pearson School to the post of corporate vice president of Microsoft's Education Products group.

In this role, Golden will be responsible for the Redmond giant's education business and product development, overseeing its strategy and marketing efforts. The executive will report to Anoop Gupta, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Unlimited Potential Group and Education Product Group, overseeing technology policy and strategy.

Source:→ CNET