Fostering education and economic development
Microsoft recognizes that technology in education can be a powerful catalyst to promote learning that changes lives, families, communities, and ultimately nations. The Microsoft Partners in Learning initiative supports our dual commitment to advance the quality of education and catalyze economic progress.
Partners in Learning builds partnerships with governments and schools, helping educators to integrate technology into daily teaching, learning, and research. Since the initiative's start in 2004, we've reached several important milestones:
- Approximately 2.5 million educators in more than 100 countries have been trained through the Partners in Learning curriculum.
- More than 60 million students have been reached worldwide.
Technology in education: A powerful catalyst
Through Partners in Learning, Microsoft is working with government leaders, ministries of education, and other key stakeholders to offer a spectrum of educational resources, including tools, programs, and practices. The initiative is comprised of three key programs:
Together, these programs connect a global community that shares a common interest in using technology to enhance and extend learning. They help educators integrate technology throughout the learning process, and enable students to achieve their learning goals. These programs also provide affordable software for teachers and students.
Learn more about the program