# Responding to School Closings, Microsoft Offers Free 'Minecraft Education Edition'

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**Created:** [March 15, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/responding-to-school-closings-microsoft-offers-free-minecraft-education-edition/73497 "2020-03-15T13:36:52Z")\
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Long-time Slashdot reader [theodp](https://news.slashdot.org/~theodp) spotted this [announcement at Minecraft.net](https://education.minecraft.net/blog/microsoft-extends-access-to-minecraft-education-edition-and-resources-to-support-remote-learning): _As COVID-19 concerns prompt school closures around the world, many educators are turning to remote learning to keep students engaged. To help teachers and students stay connected to the classroom, Minecraft: Education Edition is [now available through June 2020 for all educators and learners](https://aka.ms/minecraftform) who have a valid Office 365 Education account…_

 

_We have also compiled [a special Minecraft remote learning toolkit](https://aka.ms/remote-learning-kit), which includes more than 50 lessons, STEM curriculum and project-based learning activities so educators can use Minecraft: Education Edition with their students whether they are in school, at home or in another remote learning environment._