Microsoft Unveils 'Classroom,' a New Education Platform With Copilot AI, Assignments, Grades, and More

Microsoft has unveiled a brand-new platform that could change how schools manage everyday teaching and learning. Officially called Microsoft Classroom, the experience brings familiar education tools together with AI features. It is designed for students and educators across different levels of education.

Microsoft Classroom brings all your education tools under one roof

Microsoft Classroom is a standalone Microsoft 365 experience for primary, secondary, and higher education institutions. It brings Assignments, Classwork, Grades, OneNote Class Notebook, Learning Accelerators, and Insights together.

The idea is pretty straightforward. Instead of jumping between different applications, students and educators can access their essential classroom tools from one place. For students, the platform offers a personal Home dashboard. It displays upcoming assignments, overdue work, recently returned submissions, and educator feedback.

Educators get a separate dashboard covering assignments awaiting grading, upcoming work, and frequently used tools. They can also create shared Class Home pages with customized layouts for students. Interestingly, Microsoft Classroom does not replace Teams for Education or Microsoft 365 LTI. Schools can continue using existing learning management systems or choose Classroom independently.

Copilot AI gets a place inside Microsoft Classroom

AI is another important part of Microsoft’s new education experience. The platform integrates Teach in Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered planning workspace for educators. Educators can also access the Study and Learn Agent directly through Assignments. Students, meanwhile, get Learning Activities within Classroom.

Microsoft is also developing dedicated web, desktop, and mobile experiences. This should allow students and teachers to switch between devices without losing access to their classroom workflows.

Preview availability and Microsoft 365 requirements

Microsoft says Classroom will be included with Microsoft 365 A2, A3, A5, and A7 subscriptions at no additional cost. Administrators can register for the preview through Microsoft’s official registration page. The preview is planned for early 2027.

That being said, Microsoft is still working with schools and education partners. More details about availability, administration, and customization should emerge closer to the preview.