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Russell Ginley, Director of Business Development at Microsoft, speaks to academics facing the problem head-on.

Dr. Valentina DeNardis is the Director of Classical Studies at Villanova University and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. She’s embarked on some ambitious digital projects to help bring antiquity to life.

As the world and our education systems continue to evolve, the role of technology to enable learning, whether in classrooms or at home, continues to be of great importance for educators, leaders, parents, and students alike.

Back to school is typically an exciting time of year. But uncertainty around what school will look like makes this year feel different. For some, going back to school will mean teaching or attending classes online from the desk in their bedrooms.

This year, the first day of school looked very different for the tens of millions of students returning to class.

Who doesn’t love a fun escape room? They have been the latest buzz not only in the entertainment arena but also in the education technology world.

Today, we celebrate the accomplishments of the inspiring leaders of 325 education institutions from 58 countries around the world, whose vision and perseverance are empowering their students to achieve more.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution’s velocity, scope, and systems-level impact contribute to a shift in business models across all industries. The on-demand economy and changing nature of work, especially amid COVID-19, have led to a significant skills gap. There are 1.

Since schools and universities had to make the unexpected move to remote learning earlier this year, education leaders, faculty, and teachers from all over the world have been innovating and adapting to ensure quality learning for students.

At Microsoft, we are inspired every day by the impact that dedicated educators and thoughtful leaders are making on innovative teaching, ultimately improving student outcomes.

When COVID-19 disrupted traditional classroom instruction and forced system and school leaders, IT professionals, educators, faculty, and students to pivot to remote learning, it also prompted re-examining education more broadly.

Leaving a familiar education setting and moving to a new grade or campus is a common back-to-school challenge.