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News January 7, 2019 1 min read

Microsoft MakeCode, Cartoon Network and Adafruit team up to inspire a new generation of creators

It’s estimated that in the next decade 77 percent of jobs will be in technology, while creativity is ranked among the top three skills the World Economic Forum predicts employers will be looking for in candidates.

News November 12, 2019 8 min read

What’s New in EDU: Introducing a new Minecraft Hour of Code tutorial with AI and the Discovery STEM Careers Coalition

There’s a good chance the students you’re teaching today will enroll in university courses that haven’t yet been created and enter jobs that don’t exist.

Events January 23, 2020 9 min read

Live from Bett: What’s new in EDU– Change within the Microsoft Educator Center and fostering future-ready skills in students

It’s Day 2 of Bett and we’re back, ready to share the latest innovations in education technology and helping you get you started using the new tools and resources we announced last week.

Customer stories March 4, 2020 3 min read

KID Museum uses Microsoft MakeCode to help empower students to become the creative problem-solvers of tomorrow

From time to time, we feature guest blogs from educators who are making a difference in the lives of young people around the world.

News September 1, 2020 3 min read

Learn to code with Wonder Woman, Smithsonian Learning Labs, and NASA

The Fourth Industrial Revolution’s velocity, scope, and systems-level impact contribute to a shift in business models across all industries.

News February 16, 2021 2 min read

Reimagining computer science in the curriculum

As digital transformation accelerates due to the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to ensure that students across the globe get access to engaging, relevant, and high-quality computer science learning experiences at school.

News August 19, 2021 2 min read

Announcing AP Computer Science Principles with Microsoft MakeCode

In partnership with the United States College Board organization, whose mission is to expand access to higher education for every student, Microsoft is proud to announce a free new curriculum resource for high school educators who teach the College Board’s Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles course.

News August 26, 2021 2 min read

5 resources to help teachers prepare for back-to-school

Back-to-school time represents new beginnings, new perspectives, and new chances to grow.

News November 10, 2022 4 min read

Developing interest in computer science with Microsoft MakeCode

As part of Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, our work in computer science education is critical to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn foundational computing skills.

Professional learning November 17, 2022 5 min read

Exciting STEM-focused professional learning

Educators often search for professional learning experiences that explore how STEM concepts and tools can be embedded into the classroom in meaningful, intentional, and academically engaging ways.

Events November 2, 2023 7 min read

Empowering tomorrow’s innovators: An educator’s guide to National STEM Day

Picture this: A classroom filled with eager students, minds buzzing with curiosity, and the thrilling sense of discovery in the air.

Events November 28, 2023 5 min read

Gearing up for Computer Science Education Week

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Computer Science Education Week! All year round, but especially December 4–10, 2023, we aim to inspire students to engage in computer science with opportunities to learn about AI, advocate for equity in digital careers, and become responsible coders.

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