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Events November 28, 2023 5 min read

Gearing up for Computer Science Education Week

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Computer Science Education Week! All year round, but especially December 4–10, 2023, we aim to inspire students to engage in computer science with opportunities to learn about AI, advocate for equity in digital careers, and become responsible coders.

Events November 20, 2023 1 min read

Empowering new possibilities with AI in the classroom

AI is everywhere. And it’s quickly changing the way people work and learn, offering tremendous potential to empower educators and students around the world.

Events November 17, 2023 6 min read

AI and security breakthroughs from Microsoft Ignite 2023 that schools won’t want to miss

Each year at Microsoft Ignite—one of our largest and most popular events—we focus on sharing our most innovative updates with the world.

News November 16, 2023 3 min read

4 new Teams updates to enhance classroom engagement

Students are engaged by dynamic learning environments—the type of environments that offer experiences and tools that help students relate to content, understand why their learning matters, and show their thinking in various ways.

Events November 14, 2023 4 min read

Join the global Hour of Code movement

From December 4–10, 2023, schools around the world will join the Hour of Code movement as part of Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek).

Events November 7, 2023 6 min read

Microsoft Ignite: Bringing the innovations of the cloud to your CTE classroom

During November at Microsoft, we focus on innovation, AI, and the cloud at one of our biggest events of the year: the Microsoft Ignite conference.

Events November 2, 2023 7 min read

Empowering tomorrow’s innovators: An educator’s guide to National STEM Day

Picture this: A classroom filled with eager students, minds buzzing with curiosity, and the thrilling sense of discovery in the air.

Events October 24, 2023 4 min read

Empowering Indigenous voices during Native American Heritage Month

November marks National Native American Heritage Month, a period in which we acknowledge and honor those who called the land now known as the United States home long before colonists arrived.

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Events October 19, 2023 3 min read

Microsoft’s AI Classroom University Hackathon: A global challenge for students

AI is changing the way our world works in real-time, and nowhere will this trend be more impactful than for the students who will inherit the future.

Events October 10, 2023 5 min read

New ways to reflect and thrive on World Mental Health Day!

October 10th is World Mental Health Day: a day to raise awareness and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

Education trends October 9, 2023 6 min read

Advancing opportunities for AI in higher education

Last month, LinkedIn released their Future of Work Report and found that new AI tools have the potential to lighten workloads and help professionals, like educators, focus on the most critical parts of their job.

Events October 9, 2023 4 min read

Celebrating dyslexic thinkers during Dyslexia Awareness Month

In education, each student’s distinct perspective and talents are celebrated, including the remarkable group of dyslexic thinkers.

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