There is a strange thing happening in the world at the moment. In many countries youth unemployment is at levels rarely seen before, and yet employers are saying that there is a talent mismatch, and they cannot find workers skilled for the jobs they have. It is in this context that UNESCO and Microsoft...

We believe that everyone should have access to technology. One way Microsoft is helping to transform education for teachers and students with disabilities is through our global partnerships. UNESCO is one of many partners we work with because we share a commitment to digital inclusion in education―inclusive...

At the recent Education World Forum in London, UNESCO’s Director General Irena Bokova created a buzz when she announced a new version of the UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers . This framework identifies key competencies that enable teachers to help prepare a 21st century workforce by...

As I travel around the world meeting people that dedicate their life to teaching and bringing 21st skills to lifelong learners...I find it incredibly rewarding when I am in a country where they are preserving their native language with the help of technology. Microsoft is committed to helping people...

Guest post by Greg Butler, Senior Director of Education Strategy, Worldwide Education, Microsoft. Quality education is a critical catalyst for social and economic development and the single most important investment in the future of individuals, communities and nations. In a 21st century knowledge...

One of the things on the mind of government officials and education leaders around the world is how to raise the quality and impact of teaching and innovative teaching practices. The use of technology to drive change and innovation in classrooms is at the center of the debate, and we see invest in teacher...

In celebration of World Teachers’ Day , I’m excited to congratulate the 2012 class of Mentor and Pathfinder schools joining the Microsoft Partners in Learning (PIL) Schools Program. These schools and the teachers behind them are a constant source of inspiration for their steadfast dedication...