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Today, at the White House’s AI Education Task Force meeting, Microsoft announced a sweeping set of new commitments to support the Presidential AI Challenge and the AI Education Executive Order, marking a major step forward.../EdFVPRBTzH4 We believe delivering on the real promise of AI depends on how broadly it’s diffused. This requires investment and innovation in AI education, training, and job certification. We applaud the leadership of the First Lady and the White House’s AI Education Task Force. They’re helping...skills to jobs. Every American should be able to showcase their AI skills and credentials to find new jobs and grow their career.  Here’s what’s coming from Microsoft:  Free Copilot in Microsoft 365...

Back-to-school season is more than a calendar milestone—it’s a moment of anticipation, reflection, and opportunity. For educators, administrators, and staff, it’s a time to reconnect with purpose, reimagine what’s possible, and prepare to meet the evolving needs of students. But it’s also a time of complexity. Rising...demands, limited time, and rapid technological change are reshaping education in real time. At Microsoft Education, we believe AI in education is more than a technological shift—it’s...a human opportunity. It’s a chance to empower inclusive, student-centered learning and help educators reclaim time for what matters most: creating impactful learning experiences for all. Getting started with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and AI-powered tools can be easy—and we’re here...

...options in the sidebar: Show your work – Ask students to upload a photo showing how they solved a problem. Images can be uploaded from Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, or their own device by taking screenshots or using their device’s... Math Progress gives you rich insights to support each student’s growth in math. After students submit their assignments, you’ll see automatically reviewed results to help you address student misconceptions and adjust your instruction. Pinpoint areas of opportunity by analyzing trends at both the individual student and class level...Progress assignment. Select a student in your class to review their work. Each submission includes the student’s assignment grade, point total, and question rating for at-a-glance review. Compare to class...

...and collaborated with academic institutions and organizations. The 2025 AI in Education Report explores current AI use, emerging opportunities and leading examples, and what’s next for its role in education. Here...for every student. Today’s students will need to be able to: Know how to use AI as an assistant, not as a tool. Learn how and when to delegate to AI and when to involve people... Think like managers—since it’s likely they’ll be managing AI. Recommendations...

...that both students and staff needed proficiency and support in AI. But for FCS, AI isn’t just about keeping students competitive—it’s about challenging them to do more and empowering them to turn their ideas into reality. Students aren’t just learning how to use AI—they’re using it to push past limitations, break down complex challenges, and bring...for students For schools looking to enhance student engagement and digital fluency, Copilot Chat offers a practical, classroom-ready solution. It’s a free, secure AI chat powered by GPT-4o and the ability to maintain IT control with enterprise data protection... Preparing students for real-world success with AI skills FCS’ Johns Creek High School has a diverse student body of approximately 1,800. The school’s career tech department provides students with training they’ll need to thrive in the modern workplace...

Strong data is foundational to effective AI. Microsoft Fabric helps unify your data to power analytics and agents—without the burden of managing complex infrastructure. As a SaaS solution...informed, data-driven decisions. Find the right data when you need it Education leaders need tools that turn insights into action. That’s why we’re focused on making...data more accessible through conversational experiences. With Copilot in Power BI, users can now ask questions in natural language and receive instant insights—no technical training needed to get started. Whether it’s enrollment trends, retention risks...

...student progress with Reading Coach. These new features in Reading Coach help make it easier for educators to build reading skills to support each student’s needs with: Guided practice...and accessible with built-in tools like Immersive Reader to provide an opportunity for students to boost their potential and confidence. If you’re new to Reading Coach, check out the educator’s guide to Reading Coach to learn how to get started...into Student mode to experience Reading Coach firsthand. This helps you catch any confusing instructions or formatting issues ahead of time. It’s also a great way to model the student experience during whole-class instruction or small group demonstrations. For a deeper dive into Reading Coach...

This month, as a part of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you a special edition of What’s New in EDU focused on celebrating the women and girls who use their passion for STEM to solve real problems and create amazing things. To honor...in STEM. That’s where our resources come in. Resources to help close the gender gap and inspire girls, along with all students, to love STEM... This month’s #MSFTEduChat TweetMeet will also discuss ways we can empower girls to #MakeWhatsNext with STEM. Join us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19 to chat with fellow educators from around...

...2020 has had its ups and downs for sure, but in spite of all the challenges facing educators and students, incredible things have been happening around the world. As we round the corner into 2021, we want to enter a new year with a spirit of hope and celebration by looking back over some of this year’s most exciting moments. Follow along...the opportunity to celebrate their achievements. Many university students decided to take matters into their own hands by re-creating their campuses to host virtual ceremonies in Minecraft. Inspired by campus builds like Berkeley University’s Blockeley U, our team decided to create...explore space science in ten lessons, including physics, engineering, botany, psychology, and more.There’s something for everyone in our 2020 content, and we know these lessons will continue to inspire students in the years to come...

For a student wondering what to study, a teacher rethinking how to teach, or a business owner managing a workforce—artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical. It’s personal. And it’s why we believe some of the most important work ahead isn’t just building smarter machines—it’s ensuring those machines help people...thrive. That’s why today we’re announcing Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute—to ensure that as AI...infrastructure the world will need to put AI to work. A moment to reflect Today’s tech sector is in an AI race—with some aiming to be the first to reach artificial general intelligence or even...

For International Women’s Day and Women’s History month, we want to help you inspire girls to change the world, whether they aspire to be engineers, artists, programmers, designers, world leaders, or anything that ignites their passion! To celebrate, we’re releasing new lessons for our...Good Trouble: Lessons in Social Justice world about two activists who’ve had an enormous impact on women’s education and their place in society.In these lessons by Felisa Ford...Malala: One Girl Among ManyIn this lesson, students join Malala Yousafzai to learn about her quest to ensure accessible education for girls all across the globe. Learners will explore the context of Malala’s...

Minecraft’s Hour of Code is back this year with a brand-new adventure! Let your students code, create, and take the spotlight with Hour of Code 2024: The Show Must Go On! In this bustling theater-themed lesson, students become the star coder, director, and creative mastermind. Solve puzzles and learn key computer...science skills while saving the show! Through Minecraft’s Hour of Code activities, students of all ages can dive into computer science in fun, interactive ways that spark creativity, develop problem-solving and critical thinking, and build a foundational knowledge of basic coding... Code the show, save the day with Minecraft Step into a vibrant theater world to help save the day in Minecraft’s Hour of Code 2024: The Show Must Go On! In this new Hour...