At Microsoft we believe that providing quality education to the 1.4 billion students around the world is essential to the future of our society. Technology can expand the power of education and unlock the potential of students, educators and schools. To make this technology available worldwide we partner with education communities, delivering solutions, services and programs that help people learn.

May 24, 2012
Alliance with Catholic International Education Office has potential to scale to 43 million students worldwide.
Highlights
Kinect Goes to School
Mar. 6
Microsoft announces Kinect Pilot Programs engaging students to learn.
D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Microsoft Announce Strategic Digital Alliance
Jan. 25
First-in-the-nation partnership benefits district’s residents with skills training, educational support, and capacity-building for small businesses.
7 Tips to Help Students Work Together
Jan. 17
SkyDrive and Office help students with power tips and business plan sponsorship.
More Than 22 Million Now Use Live@edu
Nov. 16
Cloud productivity and collaboration service for education grows 100 percent year over year.
Microsoft Selects the Nation’s Top Educators at the U.S. Innovative Education Forum
Aug. 1
Outstanding educators using technology are recognized for their contribution and impact in teaching.
Survey Reveals What Motivates Students to Become Doctors and Engineers
Sept. 7
Students and parents give insight into what prepares and inspires students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Microsoft Commits $15 Million to Education R&D
July 18
Commitment supports immersive learning technologies including game-based instruction and creation of a lifelong learning digital archive.
Microsoft Reveals Imagine Cup 2011 Winners, Unveils $3 Million Grant Program
July 13
Creators of winning student projects hail from Bangladesh, Brazil, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Korea, Poland, Romania and Taiwan.

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