RobinLBaldwin shares the August 2025 MSLE Newsletter, featuring updates on educator resources, Model Context Protocol workshops, Microsoft Applied Skills credentials, and integrating AI and cybersecurity in academic programs.

MSLE Newsletter - August 2025: AI, Applied Skills, and Educator Community Updates

Welcome to the August 2025 edition of the Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) Newsletter. This issue highlights the latest educational opportunities, resources, and community updates to help educators and students thrive in the evolving tech landscape.

📝 New Academic Year Reminders

  • Access the new MSLE Community on Tech Community for program updates, onboarding resources, support, and upcoming events.
  • Note: The MSLE Teams Community has been retired. Register your courses for the new academic year if you haven’t already!

⭐ Model Context Protocol (MCP) – New Workshops

Whether you are a developer or educator, the upcoming MCP workshops are designed to introduce you to a modern framework for standardizing interactions between AI models and client applications. Learn how to:

  • Understand and apply the Model Context Protocol
  • Build your first MCP-compatible server
  • Get your questions answered directly by experts

Workshops are available in multiple languages. Learn more.

💡 Beginner-Level Microsoft Applied Skills Credentials

Explore Microsoft’s newly introduced credentials for beginners in tech. Highlights:

  • Interactive, lab-based assessments to learn by doing
  • Prove your foundational skills in cloud and security
  • Earn Microsoft-verified credentials for career advancement and sharing on platforms like LinkedIn

Get details

🚀 Building AI Skills: Applied AI Consortium and Microsoft Certifications

Community colleges such as Houston Community College are collaborating to form a National Applied AI Consortium, integrating AI into academic programs and offering students valuable skills. Educators can leverage Microsoft Learn for Educators AI Bootcamps to upskill in both AI and cybersecurity, supporting the next generation of professionals.

For ongoing news, follow Microsoft Learn on LinkedIn.

📣 Announcing Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute

Microsoft Elevate is a new initiative bringing together work across K-12, nonprofits, and workforce development to accelerate education in the AI era. The focus is on:

  • Personalizing learning with AI
  • Empowering educators and communities
  • Preparing students for the future economy

Learn more

🗓️ Upcoming MSLE Events and Community Calls

  • Visit the MSLE Community Events page to view upcoming office hours, training, community calls, and onboarding sessions.
  • Next MSLE Community Call: Wednesday, August 27, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PDT. Topic: Walk-thru of the new MSLE Community platform.
  • All calls include live captions and are recorded for later viewing.

🌎 Newsletter in Additional Languages

Find translated versions here:

For questions or additional support, join the next MSLE Office Hours session or reach out via the MSLE Community platform.

Stay connected for continued updates throughout the academic year.

Newsletter compiled by RobinLBaldwin

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