Education and training in optics and photonic integrated circuits: editorial [Invited]

The multidisciplinary area of Photonic Integrated Circuits presents new challenges and opportunities for educators and trainers in physics and engineering education. This invited editorial synthesizes seven peer-reviewed proceedings and a topical panel discussion from the 2025 IEEE Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics. Lessons learned from these contributions and the broader literature are highlighted to provide stakeholders with context and motivations to support future efforts in education and training in optics and photonic integrated circuits.