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News May 28, 2024 2 min read

Leap into summer learning with a game from Microsoft

Get the free summer learning game Leaps and Logs from Microsoft Education.

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News June 13, 2024 7 min read

Discover 12 new ways to enhance your teaching with Microsoft Education

As educators, we recognize that you stay on the lookout for new ways to motivate your students, improve your teaching practices, and streamline your work processes.

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Tips and guides June 17, 2024 5 min read

Get started with free AI tools from Microsoft Education

Wondering where to get started with AI tools in education? We’ve got you covered! Check out our list of free AI tools to kickstart your AI journey.

News June 18, 2024 8 min read

Enhancing Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Education

Announcing new capabilities built to help educators and students save time, create impactful content, and deepen learning experiences within Copilot for Microsoft 365.

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News June 27, 2024 5 min read

Seven standout moments from ISTELive 24

Microsoft Education was at ISTELive 24 to share how AI can enhance learning experiences with exciting updates to our powerful tools, including Microsoft Copilot.

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News July 23, 2024 3 min read

Extend summer learning with a free game from Microsoft

Our free summer learning game, Leaps and Logs, offers a variety of fun and engaging resources to keep students thinking, collaborating, and building skills until the first day of school!

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Education trends August 29, 2024 8 min read

Smart ways students are using AI

Generative AI is opening up all sorts of new avenues for learning, from personalized tutoring to study guides.

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Events September 10, 2024 5 min read

Honor Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with Minecraft Education and Microsoft Copilot

Engage students with interactive Hispanic Heritage Month lessons that highlight the rich heritage and impactful leadership of Hispanic figures.

Education trends September 12, 2024 6 min read

Power your school year with AI solutions for educators, leaders, and IT teams

With a variety of AI solutions for educators, leaders, and IT staff, we can help you create efficiencies that give you more time to focus on what matters most: students.

Events September 26, 2024 5 min read

Teach cybersecurity with Microsoft and Minecraft Education

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 this October, join educators who are using Microsoft resources to enhance their knowledge and teach cybersecurity to their students.

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News October 21, 2024 6 min read

Craft the Cosmos: Inspire Tomorrow’s Space Explorers with Minecraft’s New NASA inspired Worlds

We’re over the moon to introduce two stellar additions to the Minecraft Education universe: the James Webb Space Telescope Challenge and Artemis: Moon Base One.

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Events October 24, 2024 5 min read

Elevate Indigenous voices during Indigenous Heritage Month

Celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month 2024 with inclusive activities from Microsoft Education.

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