Microsoft Unveils Classroom as UK Proposes Edtech AI Rules

Microsoft today unveiled Microsoft Classroom, a new standalone platform coming in 2027 that unifies assignments, grades, and Teach in Copilot AI tools for teachers and students across primary, secondary, and higher education.The UK's Department for Education proposed new safety certification standards for AI tutors, SEND platforms, and student information systems, requiring data protection impact assessments and recertification every one to three years.In Massachusetts, protesters rallied outside Google's Cambridge office as Senator Ed Markey demanded the company reverse its policy tying student Search access to acceptance of AI features, a policy New York and Los Angeles have already pushed back against by banning AI chatbots.Stories & links:1. "Microsoft Unveils Unified 'Microsoft Classroom' Platform" — https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-unveils-classroom-a-new-education-platform-with-copilot-ai-assignments-grades-and-more/2. "UK's DfE Proposes Edtech Safety Certification Scheme" — https://www.tes.com/magazine/news/general/dfe-sets-out-edtech-safety-standards3. "Senator Markey, Protesters Target Google's School AI Policy" — https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/11/metro/google-protest-ai-school/ Brought to you by the Edsby student success platform for K-12.