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EDUCATION SOLUTION HUB

Grow your Microsoft Education practice

Help schools achieve better outcomes with the best devices for learning anywhere

Welcome to your partner K-12 education hub. We’ve collected resources to guide you in conversations about helping schools as they adapt to changing remote and hybrid learning environments. These assets also explain how Microsoft Education solutions help meet those challenges.

You’ll learn how schools can use affordable Windows 10 devices paired with Microsoft Education solutions to drive better learning outcomes, build teacher confidence with tools and free trainings, and protect students and data online. Plus, unlock the value in your customers’ data, compare Windows 10 2-in-1 devices built for education, and explore partner benefits and how to get started.

How to use this resource hub

Follow these steps to take advantage of the key topics and resources in this hub:

1. Watch the videos linked to each of the following five sections

2. Download and explore the resources that support each section

3. Build your presentation to share with existing and new education clients

PLAY 1: LEARN FROM ANYWHERE

Shape the Future

Wherever schools are on their hybrid learning journeys, Microsoft Education is helping by providing affordable devices and free educator training so schools around the world can provide sustainable, systematic hybrid learning at scale.

Dive deeper into today’s education needs

Shape the Future overview

Microsoft helps schools achieve better learning outcomes with the best devices for secure learning, regardless of where teachers and students are located.

Explore the program 

Shape the Future flyer

Learn about the convenience and security of Windows 10 devices built for education and see how schools can check eligibility for discounted pricing.

Read the flyer 

Shape the Future training deck

The Shape the Future 2.0 training deck offers an overview of Shape the Future, program benefits, school eligibility, and the purchase process.

Get the deck 

Shape the Future pricing

What you need to know about Shape the Future discounts, eligibility, and how schools can get the best possible prices on Windows 10 education devices.

Access the pricing guide 

Education and the future

See statistics on how education and technology are shaping tomorrow’s world and how that impacts your customers.

Examine the future of learning  

PLAY 2: HYBRID LEARNING

Deliver better learning outcomes

To be successful, hybrid learning requires carefully planned infrastructure, including a multimodal learning environment with tools and features that keep learners actively engaged—whether in person or remote—and provide a consistent learning experience.

Learn more about how Microsoft drives hybrid learning

Facts on global remote learning

See quick facts and figures about the global transition to remote learning and how Windows 10 education devices are making a difference in the new normal.

Learn more 

How tech is shaping education

The education technology quick start guide shows how technology is changing education and the four key building blocks helping teachers transform learning.

Get the guide 

Access ready-made assets

Editable PSD files and TIF images are ready for you to download and use in your social media marketing efforts across several platforms.

Download social assets 

Education reimagined

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a paradigm shift in education. This study looks at the disruption and transition and reimagines our educational system.

Read the white paper 

PLAY 3: DEVICES

Accessible, flexible, and built for learning


Two-in-one Windows 10 devices combine pen, touch, and type, and other built-in tools like live caption translation and Immersive Reader to ensure accessibility for all students. Plus, Microsoft Teams allows for communication through text, voice, or video.

Discover more about our built-for-education devices

Common customer questions

Get answers to potential customers’ questions about the Office 365 A1 to A3 Promo for Education.

Review the FAQ guide 

Microsoft Education licensing

This Microsoft 365 for Education deck lets you look at licensing details for Microsoft Education product offers, as well as plan and feature comparisons.

Learn more about licensing 

Tools to learn from anywhere

Affordable Windows 10 devices and tools like Office 365 for Education and Microsoft Teams help teachers and students learn no matter where they are.

Read the blog post 

PLAY 4: SECURITY

Keep students safe and data secure

Online learning presents unique safety challenges, from classroom disruptions to data breaches. Microsoft products built for education have comprehensive controls that help protect students, ensure secure online classes, and safeguard data and privacy.

Explore more about security and Microsoft Education

Understand the inclusive classroom

Download this collection of assets to understand the Microsoft 365 inclusive classroom campaign and how to present it to your potential customers.

Get the assets 

Reducing cost and effort

Read a study detailing the total economic impact and potential return on investment that school districts may realize with Microsoft 365 Education.

Download the white paper 

How Teams benefits education

Find out 10 benefits for educators and IT of centralizing learning, work, and collaboration within Microsoft Teams.

Explore the infographic 

Apps and policies for education devices

Learn about Intune for Education, which simplifies device management by deploying only EDU-focused apps and policies to iPads and Windows 10.

Watch the video 

Privacy and security one-pager

See how security features in Microsoft Teams help protect students in all learning environments, enable remote learning, and promote peace of mind.

Access the one-pager 

Tips to keep classrooms secure

Learn how teachers use Microsoft Teams to set classes up for success, manage security settings during class, and maintain a secure environment after class.

Read the blog 

Free educator training

Microsoft offers free training and professional development that helps educators become technologically proficient and teach in any environment.

Learn about Microsoft trainings 

PLAY 5: WHY SYNNEX?

Partner benefits

Education is changing, and our team can provide additional training opportunities. We provide referrals to our certified EDU resellers and help educational institutions find you more easily. Partner with SYNNEX, and we’ll teach you how to close more deals.

Access resources that answer the question Why SYNNEX?

Education partner guide

Our CSP for Education Partner Guide provides cloud service providers with selling points and market opportunities for Microsoft Education products.

Read the guide 

Licensing and training information

This Authorized Education Partner deck outlines Microsoft Education strategy, products, offers, and licensing—all to help with your certification.

Download the deck 

Top objections battlecard

Learn how to respond to six common objections IT decision-makers raise about Microsoft Education so you can have more successful sales conversations.

Explore the battlecard 

Partner Readiness Kit

Learn even more about the Microsoft Education value proposition and find other resources and talking points in our Partner Readiness Kit.

Get your kit 




Are you ready to grow your Microsoft Education practice?

To learn more about what today’s remote and hybrid educators need, and how Microsoft Education solutions can help, contact us now.