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June 01, 2023
Leaps and Logs: A summer learning game for students from Microsoft
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.
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May 30, 2023
Reimagine learning with esports in Minecraft Education
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.
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May 23, 2023
How to use Microsoft Stream for secure video sharing in the classroom
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.
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May 18, 2023
Celebrate empowering students to succeed on Global Accessibility Awareness Day
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.
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May 08, 2023
Celebrate our everyday heroes with Teacher Appreciation Week
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.
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May 02, 2023
Empowering educators from mindfulness to mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month
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.
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May 01, 2023
Honoring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the classroom during AAPI Heritage Month
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.
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April 27, 2023
Boost efficiency with new Teams for Education updates
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.
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April 18, 2023
Six classroom-ready resources for Earth Day
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.
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April 11, 2023
Preparing students for the future
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.
