Microsoft's New AI in Education Report highlights widespread adoption and increasing demand for support

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Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) released its 2026 AI in Education Report and announced new AI tools and training for schools. The research shows widespread AI adoption, with 92% of students and education leaders and 88% of educators using AI for school-related purposes.

New offerings in Microsoft 365 Education include AI-assisted Unit Plans in Teach, Student AI Guidelines and Learning Groups in Assignments, Learning Zone classroom experiences, and Copilot Notebooks and a Study and Learn Agent to support student critical thinking. Microsoft is also expanding its Elevate for Educators training and launching a no-cost AI Literacy for Educators credential pathway.

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What This Means

This announcement extends Microsoft’s AI strategy into education with tools offered at no extra cost...

Analysis

This announcement extends Microsoft’s AI strategy into education with tools offered at no extra cost and growing training programs. Prior AI partnerships saw mixed share reactions; low short interest and recent insider net selling remain relevant watchpoints.

Key Figures

AI use in schools: 92% Educators using AI: 88% Schools implementing AI: 58% +5 more

8 metrics

AI use in schools 92% Students and education leaders already using AI for school-related purposes

Educators using AI 88% Educators who have used AI for school-related purposes

Schools implementing AI 58% Education leaders saying their schools are implementing or scaling AI

AI importance (leaders) 87% Educators and education leaders who see AI skills as important for students' futures

AI importance (students) 79% Students who see AI skills as important for their futures

Students without AI training 77% Students reporting they have not received formal AI training

Educators without AI training 53% Educators reporting they have not received formal AI training

Survey respondents 3,345 People interviewed for Microsoft AI in Education report across six countries

Previous AI Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jun 08 (Positive)

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Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 08	Healthcare AI rollout	Positive	-1.6%	Large Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment across NHS England with major time savings.
Jun 03	Data AI integration	Positive	-3.2%	Pinecone Nexus integration with Microsoft OneLake to bring AI agents to enterprise data.
Jun 02	Frontier AI model	Positive	-4.2%	Strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic to build a healthcare-focused frontier AI model.
Apr 21	Trades AI training	Positive	+1.5%	Expansion of NABTU partnership to scale AI training and credentials across skilled trades.
Mar 03	Rural health AI	Positive	+1.4%	Rural Health Resiliency partnership to bring Dragon Copilot to rural hospitals nationwide.

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AI-related announcements for MSFT have often been positive strategically but produced mixed, slightly negative average next-day price moves.

Key Terms

learning management system, ai literacy, ai literacy framework

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learning management system technical

"into the Microsoft 365 Education ecosystem and the Learning Management System platforms educators use every day"

A learning management system is a software platform that organizes, delivers and tracks training and educational content for employees, customers or partners—like a digital classroom and filing cabinet combined. Investors care because an effective system can cut training costs, speed up onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance and measure skill improvements; those effects can boost productivity, reduce legal or operational risk and support stronger, more predictable financial performance.

ai literacy technical

"The AI Literacy for Educators credential pathway co-created with ISTE + ASCD"

AI literacy is the ability to understand how artificial intelligence systems work, including their capabilities, limitations, and impact. For investors, it means being able to evaluate how AI-driven tools and technologies influence markets, business strategies, and decision-making processes. Being AI literate helps individuals make better-informed choices in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.

ai literacy framework technical

"grounded in European Commission and the OECD AI Literacy Framework"

A AI literacy framework is a practical set of guidelines and skills that helps people understand how artificial intelligence works, what it can and cannot do, and the risks and benefits of using it. For investors, it’s like a user manual that clarifies how a company’s AI tools may affect costs, revenue, and regulatory risk, enabling clearer evaluation of technology promises, competitive advantage, and potential liabilities.

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To close the gap, Microsoft is announcing new AI-powered tools and training to help educators and students use AI with confidence, clarity and impact

REDMOND, Wash., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday unveiled the third edition of its annual AI in Education Report¹ that reveals both the momentum behind AI adoption in education and the opportunity ahead: helping schools move from interest and experimentation to meaningful, responsible implementation. Microsoft also announced today a new wave of AI-powered teaching and learning experiences, available at no-additional cost ahead of ISTELive 26. Designed with educator feedback and grounded in learning science, the new tools are intended to better learning outcomes, support stronger student engagement and critical thinking, and build confidence in how AI is used in the classroom.

Introducing the 2026 AI in Education Report 
The research reveals three immediate areas of focus for education leaders working to turn growing AI adoption into meaningful, responsible outcomes²:

• Adopt AI as a regular part of teaching and school operations. 92% of students and education leaders and 88% of educators have already used AI for school-related purposes. 58% of education leaders say their schools are already implementing or are scaling AI, and 78% of leaders, 76% of educators and 65% of students report that their AI use for school has increased over the past year.
• Close the AI skills gap with recurring, role-based training. 87% of educators and education leaders and 79% of students agree that knowing how to use AI effectively and responsibly is important for students' futures. Although 77% of students and 53% of educators say they have not received formal AI training, 66% of educators and 52% of students want their institution to provide AI training monthly or quarterly.
• Provide practical guardrails for responsible AI use in classroom. Academic integrity is a leading worry for both 41% of students and 42% of educators, reinforcing the need for clear, practical, classroom-level guidance about when and how AI should be used.

"Educators around the world are embracing AI as a classroom ally, and they're now asking not if, but how to make the most of it," said Matt Jubelirer, General Manager, Education Marketing, Microsoft. "For Microsoft, that means designing AI experiences grounded in learning science and shaped by educator feedback to support instruction while keeping teachers in control. It also means pairing those tools with training and support that fit the time constraints of the school year, so teachers can use AI with confidence and impact. We're approaching AI in education as a partner in learning, built to earn educators' trust and help every student build skills and think critically, rather than just an 'answer engine' doing the work for them."

Announcing new AI-powered teaching capabilities
Microsoft is expanding its AI capabilities for education — bringing new, educator-informed tools directly into the Microsoft 365 Education ecosystem and the Learning Management System platforms educators use every day.

• Unit Plans in Teach help educators move from idea to fully developed, standards-aligned plans in minutes — with global standards coverage, built-in structure and AI-powered refinement through the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
• Student AI Guidelines and Learning Groups in Assignments enable educators to set clear expectations for responsible AI use and tailor instruction to meet diverse student needs — making it easy to define how students should use AI and helping build trust and confidence in the classroom.
• Learning Zone introduces educator-paced, live classroom experiences with real-time visibility into student activity and full control over lesson progression. Educators can now seamlessly integrate Learning Zone lessons into Assignments, creating a more connected learning workflow. Learning Zone is now broadly accessible for trial on all Windows 11 devices for the next year.

AI as a coach for every student, built for critical thinking
Microsoft is expanding its AI capabilities to help students learn more effectively — introducing new experiences that support understanding, build independence and keep students at the center of the learning process.

• Copilot Notebooks is now available as part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app at no additional cost with Microsoft 365 Education. With Copilot Notebooks, students can focus their learning within an AI-powered workspace built around their own materials — turning class content into structured, interactive study guides that make review and self-testing more effective.
• The Study and Learn Agent brings research-based learning directly into Copilot Chat, guiding students through concepts with interactive practice and real-time feedback — without doing the work for them.

Across these experiences, students remain in control of their own learning with privacy protections built in to support responsible use.

Preparing educators and students for what's next
Training is the top form of support educators and institutions are asking for — and the stakes are clear: 87% of educators and education leaders, and 79% of students, agree that knowing how to use AI effectively and responsibly is important for students' futures.

To meet the need to provide AI skills and knowledge in schools today, the global Microsoft Elevate for Educators program offers community, credentials and capacity-building resources to help teachers and school leaders transform learning and teaching with AI. Microsoft has also introduced an AI Literacy for Educators credential pathway co-created with ISTE + ASCD and grounded in European Commission and the OECD AI Literacy Framework. The AI Literacy for Educators credential pathway, at no cost through Microsoft Elevate for Educators, will help equip educators with the knowledge and practices needed to navigate artificial intelligence in education with confidence, clarity and responsibility.

Microsoft is proud to champion teacher learning and community through the Microsoft Elevate for Educators program and to recognize teachers and school leaders who demonstrate a commitment to excellence with the Educator Expert and Showcase School designations. The advanced recognition application window for the 2026-2027 academic year will remain open through July 31, 2026. To apply and learn more visit Microsoft Elevate for Educators.

For more information about the 2026 AI in Education Special Report, new AI learning tools and Microsoft's commitment to responsible innovation in education, please visit the Microsoft Education blog or join us at the Microsoft booth during ISTELive 2026 in Orlando (June 28-July 1, 2026).

Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) creates technology platforms and tools, powered by AI, to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers. The company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

¹ The Microsoft AI in Education report is conducted by PSB Insights interviewing 3,345 respondents across K-12 and higher education in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
² Additional information about the research can be found in the Microsoft AI in Education report.

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FAQ

What is highlighted in Microsoft's 2026 AI in Education Report for MSFT?

The 2026 AI in Education Report highlights strong AI usage in schools, with most students, educators, and leaders already using AI. According to Microsoft, 92% of students and education leaders and 88% of educators use AI for school-related purposes, with usage increasing over the past year.

What new AI tools for education did Microsoft (MSFT) announce in June 2026?

Microsoft announced new AI-powered teaching and learning tools within Microsoft 365 Education at no additional cost. According to Microsoft, additions include Unit Plans in Teach, Student AI Guidelines and Learning Groups in Assignments, Learning Zone classroom experiences, Copilot Notebooks, and a Study and Learn Agent in Copilot Chat.

How will Microsoft's new AI tools in Microsoft 365 Education affect teachers and students?

The tools are designed to help teachers plan lessons faster and guide responsible AI use, while supporting student understanding and independence. According to Microsoft, features like Unit Plans in Teach, Learning Zone, and Copilot Notebooks aim to improve engagement, critical thinking, and classroom trust.

What AI training and credentials is Microsoft offering educators in 2026?

Microsoft is expanding its Elevate for Educators program with community, capacity-building resources, and new AI literacy credentials. According to Microsoft, the no-cost AI Literacy for Educators pathway, co-created with ISTE + ASCD, helps teachers build knowledge and practices for effective, responsible AI use in education.

How does Microsoft's Learning Zone work for classrooms using Windows 11 devices?

Learning Zone offers educator-paced, live classroom experiences with real-time visibility into student activity and control over lesson progression. According to Microsoft, Learning Zone lessons integrate into Assignments and are broadly accessible for trial on all Windows 11 devices for the next year.

What is Copilot Notebooks in Microsoft 365 Education and how do students use it?

Copilot Notebooks is an AI-powered workspace included at no additional cost with Microsoft 365 Education. According to Microsoft, students can turn class materials into structured, interactive study guides that support review and self-testing while keeping them in control of their learning with built-in privacy protections.

Why do educators and students see AI skills as important for the future, according to Microsoft?

Most educators and students view AI competence as critical for future opportunities, with many still lacking formal training. According to Microsoft, 87% of educators and education leaders and 79% of students say knowing how to use AI effectively and responsibly is important for students' futures.