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Each January, we honor and remember the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is renowned for his dedication to civil rights, advocating through non-violent means, and for his inspiring speeches and writings.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Computer Science Education Week!

From December 4–10, 2023, schools around the world will join the Hour of Code movement as part of Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek). With just one hour of coding—whether during CSEdWeek or anytime throughout the year—anyone can learn the basics of coding.

Picture this: A classroom filled with eager students, minds buzzing with curiosity, and the thrilling sense of discovery in the air. National STEM Day is right around the corner, offering you the unique opportunity to transform this vision into a vivid reality.

November marks National Native American Heritage Month, a period in which we acknowledge and honor those who called the land now known as the United States home long before colonists arrived.

The concept of “school safety” has evolved significantly in the last several decades to include cybersecurity, ranging from policy compliance, privacy, and data protection to common cybersecurity threats like phishing attacks.

Every year from September 15th to October 15th marks Hispanic Heritage Month.

Welcome to “The Beacon: Insights from the Microsoft Showcase Schools Global Advisory Board,” a blog series dedicated to exploring the real-world benefits of Microsoft Education.

Summer is finally here and that means it’s time for educators everywhere to pause, take a much-deserved break, and relax!

In recent years, we have seen technology provide both connection and continuity through the creation of dynamic new digital spaces where people of all abilities, backgrounds, aptitudes, and perspectives can come together and create community.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of mental health and the resources available to support it. It is important to recognize the impact of good mental health on overall well-being, academic success, and economic outcomes.

Earth is home to an amazing biodiversity that sustains life in our delicate and changing ecosystems. That’s why over a billion citizens come together on April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day and address the challenges that threaten our planet.