Hubei was the first province in China to pilot educational informatization. Although it has made rapid progress, it continues to face considerable challenges. The Hubei Provincial Research Center for Educational Informatization Development plays a key role in supporting the province’s advancement by conducting research on policy development, strategic planning, standard-setting, performance evaluation, and case analysis. The center also carries out comparative studies on regional development nationwide and explores innovative, locally tailored models of digital education—offering vital support for Hubei’s ongoing role as a pioneer in educational informatization.