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Microsoft Education Newsroom

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.

Trends to Watch in 2012
Jan. 18, 2012
Anthony Salcito, vice president of education for Microsoft’s Worldwide Public Sector organization, shares his perspective on trends and themes we’ll hear more about this year.

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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 and Intel Help Bring Technology Access to 300,000 New York State Teachers Sept. 27
Tech4Teachers Program offers access to low-cost PCs, software, technology training and professional development support.

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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