BEIJING, April 19, 2007 – Microsoft made it clear today where the company is headed with regard to education: full speed ahead, and in all parts of the world.

Bill Gates concluded Microsoft’s Government Leaders Forum (GLF) Asia conference by introducing the centerpiece in the company’s action plan to help transform educational opportunity around the globe.

Microsoft’s Partners in Learning program has been nurturing and supporting the world’s most innovative teachers and schools. Later this year it will expand to incorporate new innovations for students with affordable licenses to mainstream Microsoft products and services.

The new Microsoft Student Innovation Suite rounds out the company’s Partners in Learning program by adding an offer for governments that provide PCs directly to students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

To help expand education opportunities worldwide, Microsoft is partnering with government, intergovernmental organizations, academic and industry leaders to facilitate access to high-quality education through dynamic, learner-focused technologies and resources.

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