educational equity

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...

Reading is the cornerstone of educational achievement, yet the roots of low literacy run deep in regions with persistent challenges—rural communities, large class sizes, and limited resources. In the Philippines, where education is both a right and a national aspiration, addressing the reading...

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...

Thailand’s education system is embarking on a bold new journey with the launch of the THAI Academy – AI in Education initiative, a strategic collaboration uniting the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), and Microsoft Thailand...

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...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education has become a transformative force, reshaping how students learn, interact, and prepare for their future careers. The "Student Perceptions of AI 2025" report by Jisc offers a comprehensive look into how UK students are engaging...

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...

In a landmark initiative unveiled at Microsoft Build 2025, CEO Satya Nadella announced a collaborative effort between Microsoft, the World Bank, and Lima's education authorities to empower teachers in Peru through the integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat into their educational practices...

At the heart of innovative education reform in Latin America, a remarkable story is unfolding in metropolitan Lima, Peru. Teachers, long on the front lines of educational transformation, are now leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to reshape student experiences and their teaching...

In classrooms across Lima, a quiet transformation is underway. Nearly 500 primary school teachers, representing over 200 public schools, are pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence through Microsoft Copilot—a move that’s shaking up traditional teaching methods and pointing the way...

For centuries, education has been regarded as one of society’s greatest levelers, holding the promise of opportunity regardless of origin or circumstance. In the digital age, however, access to robust educational technology becomes a decisive advantage. At Microsoft Build 2025, CEO Satya Nadella...

At the 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 the education authorities of metropolitan Lima...

In a landmark initiative unveiled at Microsoft Build 2025, CEO Satya Nadella announced a collaborative effort between Microsoft and the World Bank to empower educators in metropolitan Lima, Peru, through the integration of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat into their teaching methodologies. This...