education technology

Microsoft's move to discontinue Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system meant to challenge Chrome OS, underscores a pivotal shift in the company's client OS strategy—signaling a quiet withdrawal from a high-stakes battle that began just a few short years ago. The announcement that...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact learning environments. These advancements aim to enhance educational experiences through innovative AI integrations and system...

Just under four years after its understated debut, the chapter of Windows 11 SE—the edition crafted by Microsoft for low-cost PCs and the education sector—is closing, leaving teachers, IT admins, and the broader technology community to reflect on a pivotal experiment that never quite found its...

Just a few years after its ambitious debut, Microsoft’s experiment to wrest the education device market from Google—Windows 11 SE—is coming to an abrupt end. Launched in late 2021 as a stripped-down, classroom-focused edition of Windows 11, Windows 11 SE was billed as Microsoft’s strongest bid...

As Microsoft Windows 10 approaches its official end of support on October 14, 2025, the education sector in New Zealand—and indeed across the globe—faces a pivotal moment demanding urgent action, careful planning, and critical analysis. The Ministry of Education's recent announcement underscores...

As the fiscal year 2025 drew to a close, the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in enterprise and public sector organizations underwent a dramatic shift—a transformation not just fueled by fresh technologies, but by a deeper, AI-first strategic mindset. At the heart of this...

As enterprises continue their digital transformation and rely more heavily on cloud-native IT management models, network bandwidth has emerged as one of the most significant—and expensive—pain points for IT departments. In environments where devices have traditionally downloaded Windows updates...

Immersive Reader has emerged as a transformative feature within Microsoft Edge, offering users a powerful set of tools to enhance reading comprehension, accessibility, and focus when consuming digital content. Originally pioneered in Microsoft’s Education products, Immersive Reader has become an...

Microsoft’s latest roadmap signals a pivotal shift for millions of Windows 10 users who rely on Microsoft 365 Office applications for their productivity needs. The company has now confirmed that feature updates for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 will formally cease in August 2026—a milestone that...

The American Federation of Teachers’ recent alliance with OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic to launch a national AI training center for educators marks a turning point in the intersection of technology and public education. Announced as the “National Academy for AI Instruction” and based at the...

The convergence of artificial intelligence and public education, once an abstract ideal, is rapidly moving from vision to classroom reality. With the recent announcement of the National Academy for AI Instruction—seeded by $23 million from industry titans Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic—the...

Artificial intelligence, once the stuff of science fiction and darkly comic speculation about humanity’s future, is now woven into the fabric of everyday life—including the classroom. In an ambitious new effort to shape this rapidly evolving landscape, three industry titans—Microsoft, OpenAI...

Microsoft’s announcement of Amr Kamel as the new General Manager for its UAE operations signals both a strategic and symbolic shift, not only for the technology giant but also for the nation’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. With his appointment effective July 1, 2025, Kamel steps into a...

As the digital revolution transforms industries worldwide, the education sector in the Philippines is undergoing a paradigm shift—one fueled by the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into literacy programs. A landmark collaboration between the Department of Education (DepEd)...

Microsoft has officially announced the upcoming release of Windows 11 version 25H2, slated for the second half of 2025. This update signifies a strategic shift in Microsoft's operating system roadmap, as the anticipated launch of Windows 12 has been postponed. Instead, the company is focusing on...

Here's a summary of the key information from the Microsoft Support article on Windows devices for home users, businesses, and schools with Microsoft-managed updates: What's Happening? Microsoft is updating the Secure Boot certificates (originally issued in 2011 and expiring starting June 2026)...

A quiet but seismic shift is underway in the global education sector, catalyzed by a newly forged partnership between three industry heavyweights: Alef Education, Microsoft, and Core42. At first glance, their collaboration reads like yet another corporate alliance; in reality, it embodies a much...

In classrooms across Phoenix, a new generation of teachers is redefining what it means to inspire, engage, and nurture students in underserved communities. One middle school, once struggling with retention and low morale, now resonates with the voices of students who feel empowered and heard by...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly establishing itself as both a language and a partner in the global classroom, and nowhere is this transformation more visible—and ambitious—than in South Korea. As AI-powered tools from Microsoft, particularly Copilot, Minecraft Education, and the broad suite...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of education, ushering in new possibilities for teachers, students, and institutions worldwide. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Microsoft’s latest initiatives, as showcased in their recent announcements at major educational...