School Leaders

Bett UK is the largest education technology exhibition in the world, featuring three days of inspiring content, networking, and product discovery.

Today we’re thrilled to launch the fifth annual Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior (ICJ) global student competition. Registration and content are now available for educators to help students learn about AI technology and how it can be used to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Each January, we honor and remember the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is renowned for his dedication to civil rights, advocating through non-violent means, and for his inspiring speeches and writings.

Over the last year, we have seen incredible innovation, resiliency, and adaptability around the intersection of AI technology and education.

As winter approaches, and the holiday season brings its own set of stresses, it’s essential for educators to prioritize their well-being. The demands of teaching, especially in our digitally connected world, can take a toll on educators.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) on December 3 is an annual event that reaffirms the ideals of inclusion and equity for people of all abilities.

Assessment plays a critical role in the K-12 education system. From national high-stakes tests that occur each year to unit quizzes that check for student understanding, assessment is an important part of every data-based decision that an educator makes.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Computer Science Education Week!

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. But what is AI? What is generative AI? And how can it be applied in the classroom?

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

From December 4–10, 2023, schools around the world will join the Hour of Code movement as part of Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek). With just one hour of coding—whether during CSEdWeek or anytime throughout the year—anyone can learn the basics of coding.

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.