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Microsoft Awards $325,000 Grant to NEA for Educator AI Literacy

The grant will fund the expansion of AI literacy programs for an additional 10,000 educators through the National Education Association.

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Microsoft awarded a $325,000 grant to the National Education Association to expand AI literacy and leadership skills for 10,000 U.S. educators.

Expanding AI in the Classroom

Microsoft Corp. announced on September 10, 2025, that it awarded an initial $325,000 grant to the National Education Association (NEA), the largest educators' union in the United States. The grant, part of the Microsoft Elevate program, will fund the expansion of AI literacy programs for an additional 10,000 educators. The partnership will also provide opportunities for educators to inform the development of Microsoft's AI tools.

"Understanding AI goes far beyond tools and apps. This technology will continue to fundamentally change the way we teach and learn," said NEA President Becky Pringle in a statement. …

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