I've seen sparse references to a bug that can cause this.
If the system has a digital embedded entitlement key you should be able to activate it with the generic home license and the digital key should activate.
Run the command: slmgr /dlv to confirm it does not show home
If it does show education, you can try the following key to downgrade the system to home
YTMG3-N6DKC-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7