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Accessibility is a key aspect of education, ensuring that every student has equal access to learning opportunities. As we join the world in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023, we wanted to showcase how schools and teachers can leverage Microsoft tools to promote accessibility in the classroom and empower all students to achieve more.
School may be out for summer, but learning doesn’t have to end! We offer a wide variety of solutions and resources that students and families can use to stay engaged in learning all summer long. Whether students have access to their Teams for Education account or their family’s Microsoft 365 account, there are many fun ways to avoid the summer slip.
In recent years, we have seen technology provide both connection and continuity through the creation of dynamic new digital spaces where people of all abilities, backgrounds, aptitudes, and perspectives can come together and create community.
The past few years have reminded us how motivating and engaging video-based learning experiences are for students. In a recent survey, 75% of school staff now say that video captures students’ attention more than text-based content and results in more interaction with course materials.
It’s one of our favorite times of the year: Teacher Appreciation Week! We are excited to take May 8-12 to join students, families, and school principals in celebrating your amazing superpowers.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of mental health and the resources available to support it. It is important to recognize the impact of good mental health on overall well-being, academic success, and economic outcomes.
May signifies Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time in which we show support for the AAPI community and honor their contributions. According to the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, Asian Americans and Pacific islanders are one of the fastest growing racial groups in the United States, with a community of over twenty-three million people.
College is a major life transition for students as they take on greater responsibility for managing their schedules and fulfilling their academic and extracurricular obligations. Juggling classes, clubs, volunteering, work, sports, and internships can leave students feeling overwhelmed.
Earth is home to an amazing biodiversity that sustains life in our delicate and changing ecosystems. That’s why over a billion citizens come together on April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day and address the challenges that threaten our planet.
According to a 2023 survey conducted by Manpower Group, 77 percent of employers report difficulty in finding skilled employees. Employers seek both technical skills and soft skills, including self-discipline, problem-solving, and critical thinking. In today’s continuously evolving job market, it is important to prepare students with the skills they need for the future, regardless of their grade level.
Join us on Tuesday June 6th, 2023 for the next "What's New in Microsoft EDU" webinar! These 30 minute webinars are put on by the Microsoft Education Product Management group...
READ MOREGreat News! For those of you who have already been using Viva Connections for Education as part of our launch preview, and for those of you who have followed along...
READ MOREWe’re excited to announce that Immersive Reader is now available in Excel for the web! Immersive Reader lets you customize your reading experience to be most comfortable to you, resulting...
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