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In honor of World Teacher’s Day, Microsoft recently honored schools throughout the country for their demonstrated student success, creative curriculum design and bringing innovation to the classroom. Chicago’s own Lake View High School was one of seven schools chosen throughout the entire...

Feel like you’ve been seeing a lot of familiar faces in the news lately? Well you are! Two of Microsoft’s Chicago employees were recently featured in local media coverage: On June 7, WLS-TV (ABC) in Chicago, Ill., aired a video segment featuring Innovation for Learning (IFL), a nonprofit...

As college commencements have come and gone, graduates are polishing their resumes in the hopes of landing their dream job. With the increasing popularity of digital and social media, graduates will need to incorporate job hunting techniques that go beyond the traditional methods in order to be successful...

On June 9, more than 70 Microsoft employees and their family and friends rolled up their sleeves for the 11 th year in a row for the annual Chicago Cares . From painting, to cleaning, to creating murals, Microsoft volunteered at a local Chicago school, Banneker Elementary and raised nearly $900 for Chicago...

Giving back to the community and supporting education is not only exceedingly important to Microsoft, but also all of its partners. Recently, Jenni Flinders, Microsoft Vice President, U.S. Partner Strategy and Programs, visited Chicago’s Alain Locke Charter School alongside Microsoft partner SWC...

As part of Chicago Ideas Week , Microsoft hosted United Way’s Education Town Hall meeting on Saturday, October 15. Bringing together parents, students, teachers, organizations and community leaders, this meeting unearthed ideas, best practices and innovative approaches to improving education and...

It happens every year. Just as quickly as it began, summer ends. And with its exit brings in a brand new school year for local students. In fact, this year, approximately 405,000 Chicago students in more than 675 public schools return to school. To assist in the first crucial days of school, Microsoft...