{"id":10105,"date":"2026-01-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=10105"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:08:40","slug":"introducing-microsoft-innovations-and-programs-to-support-ai-powered-teaching-and-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2026\/01\/introducing-microsoft-innovations-and-programs-to-support-ai-powered-teaching-and-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Microsoft innovations and programs to support AI-powered teaching and learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside id=\"accordion-4babf505-380d-47f4-9952-00d952c0ea79\" class=\"table-of-contents-block accordion pb-0\" data-bi-aN=\"table-of-contents\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn-collapse mb-0 display-flex justify-content-between w-100\" type=\"button\" data-mount=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion-collapse-4babf505-380d-47f4-9952-00d952c0ea79\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-collapse-4babf505-380d-47f4-9952-00d952c0ea79\">\n\t\t<span class=\"table-of-contents-block__label subtitle\">In this article<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"table-of-contents-block__current mr-4 text-gray-600 font-weight-normal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t<svg class=\"table-of-contents-block__arrow\" aria-label=\"Toggle arrow\" width=\"18\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 11\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7761 11L18 8.82043L9 0L0 8.82043L2.22394 11L9 4.35913L15.7761 11Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div id=\"accordion-collapse-4babf505-380d-47f4-9952-00d952c0ea79\" class=\"table-of-contents-block__collapse-wrapper collapse show\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4babf505-380d-47f4-9952-00d952c0ea79\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body p-0\">\n\t\t\t<ol class=\"table-of-contents-block__list\"><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#introducing-microsoft-elevate-for-educators\">Introducing   Microsoft Elevate for Educators   <\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#ai-tools-designed-for-education\">AI tools designed for education   <\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#trusted-resources-for-education-leaders\">Trusted resources for education leaders   <\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#join-us-in-shaping-the-future-of-education-together\">Join us in shaping the future of education together<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<span class=\"table-of-contents-block__progress-bar\"><\/span>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Empowering education systems, educators, and   students to thrive in the   AI-era.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classrooms are places of possibility where curiosity meets knowledge, and potential becomes reality. At Microsoft, we\u2019ve supported education systems, leaders, educators, and students for over 50 years, and remain dedicated to this mission as education is reimagined in the age of AI. Trustworthy AI, combined with practical skills for educators, can amplify teacher expertise making instruction more responsive, freeing time for human connection, and ensuring every learner can actively participate in the opportunities of this new era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we\u2019re excited to advance <a href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/source\/?p=23346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our offerings<\/a>, bringing together secure, education-specific technology, supported by skill\u2011building programs to empower every school, educator, and student to thrive with confidence in an AI\u2011powered future. We\u2019re announcing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MicrosoftElevateforEducators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Elevate for Educators<\/a><\/strong>, a program connecting educators with community, professional development, and AI tools to transform teaching. In addition, we\u2019ve launched new AI-powered tools purpose-built for education, including <strong>Teach in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app<\/strong> to streamline lesson preparation. For educators that have Copilot+ PCs,<strong> Microsoft Learning Zone<\/strong> can provide rich, dynamic interactive experiences using on-device intelligence to engage students better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <strong>Study and Learn Agent<\/strong> provides students with an AI-powered learning companion to understand concepts and practice skills. We\u2019re also <strong>offering<\/strong> <strong>higher education students free 12-month access to Microsoft 365 Premium and LinkedIn Premium Career<\/strong>, supporting them from classroom learning to career readiness. These offerings are designed specifically for schools to help build capacity, develop essential skills, and create more engaging teaching and learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--align-right cta-block--has-image wp-block-msx-cta\" data-bi-an=\"CTA Block\">\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22-HybridWork-054-crop-600.jpg\" class=\"cta-block__image\" alt=\"School leader in an office.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22-HybridWork-054-crop-600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22-HybridWork-054-crop-600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CLO22-HybridWork-054-crop-600-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__body\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cta-block__headline\">AI insights for education<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-block__text\">AI can help students, educators, and institutions succeed\u2014academically, operationally, and innovatively. Get resources to help build your AI adoption strategy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/info.microsoft.com\/ww-landing-Education-Stay-Informed.html?lcid=en-us\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn cta-block__link btn-light\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up to stay informed\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introducing-microsoft-elevate-for-educators\">Introducing   Microsoft Elevate for Educators   <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Elevate for Educators   program   is part of the   <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.microsoft.com\/on-the-issues\/2025\/07\/09\/elevate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">company\u2019s broader Microsoft Elevate commitment<\/a>   to   help   schools   and educators build skills,   expand   opportunities,   and ensure everyone   benefits   from   AI. Through Microsoft Elevate, Microsoft aims to help more than   20 million people   gain in-demand AI skilling credentials in the next two years and advance AI education and workforce readiness globally.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Microsoft Elevate for Educators program equips educators and school leaders with access to one of the world\u2019s largest and most connected peer educator networks, offers free professional development resources and access to in-demand credentials to confidently integrate AI into the classroom. Microsoft Elevate for Educators is available today and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New global communities for K-12 educators and schools<\/strong>. Educators and schools worldwide face the challenge of integrating AI in ways that truly benefit every student. In response, Microsoft is launching significant updates to its global educator community to help educators strengthen skills, gain recognition, and collaborate globally on best practices in AI-powered teaching. The new Microsoft\u202fElevate for Educators and Microsoft Elevate Schools communities build on our existing global community and now offer year-round membership, expanded training opportunities and resources, and a progressive achievement system for educators to advance as they learn. For the first time, school districts, systems, and ministries can gain special recognition for supporting educators\u2019 professional growth and demonstrating measurable impact in classrooms and across education systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional development for educators globally<\/strong>. Free professional development and associated credentials help educators earn recognition for demonstrated skills that can qualify for salary increases or career advancement. The <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AISkillsNavigator_EDUBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Skills Navigator<\/a> helps educators learn new skills through a suite of new self-paced courses, live sessions, and AI-powered simulations available in more than 13 languages. Also launching during Bett UK 2026, Microsoft is providing educators with a new <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AIinSpecialEd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI in Special Education<\/a> course to help enhance and customize student learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry-recognized credentials for educators<\/strong>. Available at no cost, the new Microsoft Elevate for Educators Credential, developed in partnership with ISTE+ASCD and aligned to the AI Literacy Framework, helps educators gain confidence and expertise in integrating AI into their teaching and learning. Educators worldwide will also have access to study materials for other Microsoft certifications, including a new Microsoft certification in Instructional Technology which will be made available to educators in the coming months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MicrosoftElevateforEducators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover the Microsoft Elevate for Educators program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In higher education, we continue to partner with colleges and universities to integrate AI into classrooms, empower faculty, and equip students with future-ready skills. Through AI Skills Navigator, we support the entire campus ecosystem. Microsoft Learn for Educators and AI Bootcamps support faculty with ready-to-use Microsoft Official Courseware, making it easier to teach, learn, and apply AI responsibly. And our Microsoft Student Ambassadors program nurtures a vibrant student body and accelerates learning through skilling events, AI adoption, and credentials. Explore more with <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/SkillingHigherEdBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Skills Hub Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-tools-designed-for-education\">AI tools designed for education   <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-right\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Right\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">Microsoft 365 copilot in education<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/products\/copilot-in-education\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Explore more<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>AI can be a powerful complement to educator expertise. Many of our education tools are available at no cost for Microsoft 365 Education customers such as Teach and the Study and Learn Agent and can help educators save time, simplify planning, and engage students. Additionally, educators, staff, and students can advance their AI journey with a deeply integrated experience and the latest innovations through an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2025\/10\/designing-microsoft-365-copilot-to-empower-educators-students-and-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">academic offering of Microsoft 365 Copilot<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To provide leaders with guidance on responsible and effective AI adoption, we\u2019re sharing a new IDC White Paper, sponsored by Microsoft, <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/IDCWhitepaper-AIinK12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Blueprint for AI-Ready Schools: Strategies from the Front Lines of K-12 Education<\/a>.<sup>1<\/sup> It highlights lessons learned from early adopters, such as Brisbane Catholic Education in Australia, Broward County Schools in the United States, and Coquitlam School District in Canada, and outlines opportunities for integrating AI into schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teach-your-ai-assistant-for-instruction-and-more\">Teach: Your AI assistant for   instruction   and more   <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-msx-ump-embed wp-block-msx-ump-embed\" class=\"wp-block-msxcm-ump-embed\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\t\t<universal-media-player id=\"ump-69e2e0833ff6f\"><\/universal-media-player>\n\t\t<script type=\"module\">\n\t\t\tconst currentTheme =\n\t\t\t\tlocalStorage.getItem('msxcmCurrentTheme') ||\n\t\t\t\t(window.matchMedia('(prefers-color-scheme: dark)').matches ? 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With Teach, you can quickly generate lesson plans aligned to relevant standards, modify content for diverse learners, and adjust difficulty levels with simple prompts. Available at no additional cost for education customers, Teach helps you save time and stay focused on your students\u2019 success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft-learning-zone-bringing-the-power-of-copilot-pcs-to-education\">Microsoft Learning Zone: Bringing the power of Copilot+ PCs to education<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e2e08341c7f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/learning-zone-nobel-peace-center-lessons-1024x423.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Microsoft Learning Zone app&rsquo;s section with content from the&nbsp;Nobel Peace Center.\" class=\"wp-image-10139 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/learning-zone-nobel-peace-center-lessons-1024x423.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/learning-zone-nobel-peace-center-lessons-300x124.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/learning-zone-nobel-peace-center-lessons-768x318.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/learning-zone-nobel-peace-center-lessons-1536x635.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/learning-zone-nobel-peace-center-lessons-2048x847.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/learning-zone-nobel-peace-center-lessons-1024x423.webp\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enhance global citizenship awareness    with    Microsoft Learning Zone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Copilot+ PCs\u202fare Microsoft\u2019s most advanced laptops yet, combining the power of next-generation hardware with on-device AI and deep Windows integration. <a href=\"https:\/\/learningzone.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Learning Zone<\/a> is an AI-powered Windows app designed to use on-device intelligence on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/learning-center\/copilot-plus-pcs-back-to-school-companions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copilot+ PCs to deliver real educational value<\/a>. With this new Copilot+ PC app, educators can quickly create, share, and track personalized and interactive learning activities right from their device, instantly boosting student engagement. Students can engage with these activities on any Windows 11 PC to receive immediate feedback and personalized coaching. Microsoft Learning Zone has earned the <a href=\"https:\/\/learningzone.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISTE Seal of Alignment<\/a> for learning design, usability, and research-backed teaching practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learningzone.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Design interactive lessons with Microsoft Learning Zone<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The app draws on trusted content partners, including NASA, OpenStax, PBS NewsHour, the Nobel Peace Center, World Wildlife Fund, Figma, and <a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\">Minecraft Education<\/a>\u2014to support high-quality learning experiences. 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Students can work to understand concepts, practice with adaptive exercises, explore topics through guided study, or engage with built-in activities like flashcards, matching exercises, and quizzes. 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For a limited time, eligible higher education students can now get <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/M365PremiumPlusLinkedInPremium-StudentOffer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 months of Microsoft 365 Premium and LinkedIn Premium Career<\/a>\u2014two powerful subscriptions working together to support academic success and jump start careers. 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We&#8217;re   proud to introduce the   <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/edusectoolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Education Security Toolkit<\/a>,   a comprehensive resource designed to help education institutions simplify and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.   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