educational equity

Fulton County Schools, a trailblazer in Georgia’s education landscape, has drawn national attention for its innovative use of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to empower both students and educators. By seamlessly integrating this advanced AI-powered tool into daily instruction, Fulton County is not...

The City of Brownsville, Texas, in collaboration with its Information Technology Department, is spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide among its student population. The "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop and Laptop Giveaway" is a...

The launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction—an unprecedented partnership announced by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic—marks a pivotal moment in the intersection of education and artificial...

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...

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...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the landscape of education. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Wichita Public Schools (WPS) district, where the deliberate and innovative adoption of AI technology, particularly Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and its ecosystem, is shaping new norms...

The City of Brownsville's IT Department is spearheading the "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop & Laptop Giveaway," an initiative designed to equip students with essential digital skills and provide them with free laptops. This program aims to bridge the digital divide by...

Indonesia has long grappled with the challenge of improving its national education system, a mission complicated by frequent changes in curriculum and shifting policy aims. The introduction of the “Kurikulum Merdeka,” or Independent Curriculum, has ignited both hope and skepticism among...

When New Zealand students appear among the world’s elite in digital skills competitions, it is more than a footnote in global rankings—it’s an emphatic statement about the transformation of Kiwi education, the value of real-world certification, and the nation’s positioning on the global tech...

In a groundbreaking study titled "From Chalkboards to Chatbots: Evaluating the Impact of Generative AI on Learning Outcomes in Nigeria," the World Bank Group's Education Global Department has unveiled transformative findings on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Conducted in...

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is embarking on an unprecedented transformation in American education, making headlines with its ambitious districtwide partnership with Microsoft to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools at scale. What sets this move apart is not just the size of the...

Artificial intelligence has ushered in an era of notable change within global education systems, leaving a visible imprint from primary schools to advanced university programs. The widespread introduction of generative AI tools—led by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, swiftly followed by rivals such as Google...

Artificial intelligence has rapidly redefined the contours of the global education landscape, evolving from a speculative novelty into an everyday classroom companion. Within just a few short years, AI’s imprint on education has expanded from the rare tech-forward classroom to everyday...

In a year marked by rapid technological advancement and increasing focus on student-centered education, PowerSchool has emerged as a prominent leader in educational technology, recently recognized as a Gold Stevie® Award winner in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in EdTech category at the 2025...

Generative artificial intelligence has long promised to revolutionize industries, but its transformative reach into education—especially in low-resource settings—has only just begun to manifest. A groundbreaking initiative in Nigeria is now placing this promise under a global spotlight. Through...

At the recent Microsoft Build 2025 conference, CEO Satya Nadella unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming education in Peru through the integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This collaboration, in partnership with the World Bank and Lima's education authorities, seeks to...