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November 30, 2023
Supporting the needs of all students
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. Started by the United Nations in 2018, member nations continue to celebrate and uplift people with disabilities with the intention to protect their rights and dignity across the globe.
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October 09, 2023
Celebrating dyslexic thinkers during Dyslexia Awareness Month
In education, each student's distinct perspective and talents are celebrated, including the remarkable group of dyslexic thinkers. Dyslexic thinking encompasses both exceptional cognitive abilities and learning differences that affect reading, writing, spelling, and memory.
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July 06, 2023
Accelerate learning for multilingual learners of English
At least 350 languages are spoken in the U.S. and, according to the National Education Association, by 2025, 1 out of 4 children in U.S. classrooms will be a multilingual learner of English (MLE). Microsoft and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) have joined together to help you meet the needs of all MLEs in your classroom by providing valuable activities that strengthen language development using Microsoft’s Learning Accelerators.
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June 13, 2023
How to enhance reading instruction: a guide to Immersive Reader for educators
Immersive Reader is a free, easy-to-use tool that that’s designed to improve reading comprehension and fluency for students of all abilities. Packed with features that can read aloud or translate on-screen text, Immersive Reader incorporates research principles that increase access for all students. Best of all, Immersive Reader is available for free in popular classroom applications like the Edge browser, Teams for Education, Flip, Minecraft, and Microsoft 365 products like Word. That means your students have reading support while they are working on a project, collaborating with classmates, or researching on the internet.
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March 23, 2023
Achieve more in the classroom with new Teams features
Microsoft Teams for Education has been a game-changer for educators who want to create a more collaborative and organized learning environment. With its ability to bring meetings, content, and apps together in one place, Teams has become a go-to digital hub for educators.
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May 26, 2022
How one school created greater learner equity with Microsoft tools
One school district’s investment in Microsoft’s educational technologies helped transform how learners learn and how teachers teach.
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May 19, 2022
Teachers surveyed say accessible tech is needed now more than ever
Each day, teachers and school leaders are faced with the challenge of meeting the needs of a growing audience of diverse learners to help them reach their full potential. Nearly half of teachers work one-on-one with students who require accommodations. In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we’re building on that work to share new research that speaks to the accessibility needs of today’s classrooms.
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October 19, 2021
Free training from Microsoft Store to foster inclusive learning
To help educators support inclusive learning for all, Microsoft Store is offering free, virtual trainings with equitable learning in mind.
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May 20, 2021
Engaging a diverse set of students in any learning environment
Today on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we shine the spotlight on The Loom School in Decatur, Georgia, and their story of empowering all students to find success. Loom’s journey represents just some of the ways that Microsoft tools and resources can support accessibility in any classroom, while ensuring a diverse set of students can engage with learning materials.
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May 18, 2021
Create more inclusive classrooms with Microsoft partner solutions
Teaching over the past year—whether remote, hybrid, or in-person—has introduced many challenges and opportunities for educators. One of those opportunities is finding new ways to create inclusive classrooms where students of all learning abilities have access to learn from anywhere.