Education trends

Microsoft Azure enables educational institutions to adapt to new realities, improve operations, and protect student and faculty information from cyber threats.

Fresno Unified School District launched a literary initiative to help get students reading on grade level by the end of first grade. Learn about the results.

The University of Sydney recognized the potential of generative AI to enhance teaching practices, enrich learning, and prepare students for an evolving job market. Their experience offers valuable insights to tailor AI tools to unique needs and goals for successful implementation.

Initiatives such as the Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior competition play a pivotal role in introducing new technology concepts and fostering critical thinking among students. Meet the top 10 winning teams in the Imagine Cup Junior 2024 AI for Good global competition.

Prepare for the future with IDC’s insights on AI in the workforce. Learn how the balance of human capabilities and AI tools is critical for career success.

Meet the winners of the Microsoft AI Classroom Hackathon. See how the winning teams and projects demonstrated core components of Microsoft Azure.

The swift rise of generative AI is reshaping how schools approach creation, problem-solving, learning, and communication.

AI is igniting enthusiasm in classrooms, department meetings, board rooms, and administrative offices across the country. For many, generative AI is changing what it means to create, solve problems, communicate, and even learn.

If you had told 14-year-old Ashley Masters that one day she would be giving a speech in front of an audience of more than 500 people, she would not have believed it, “I had absolutely no confidence when I walked into high school,” she admits.

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.

AI is changing the way our world works in real-time, and nowhere will this trend be more impactful than for the students who will inherit the future. The current wave of AI innovation is built on top of a foundation of data.

Last month, LinkedIn released their Future of Work Report and found that new AI tools have the potential to lighten workloads and help professionals, like educators, focus on the most critical parts of their job.