Apple on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which is today, announced its Everyone Can Code curriculum is expanding to 8 schools serving deaf, blind or visually impaired students.
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Video: Tim Cook returns to his Alma Mater Duke for the 2018 commencement address
Apple CEO Tim Cook returned to his Alma Mater Duke for the 2018 commencement address.
Watch new iPad promo videos from today’s Field Trip event
Apple's education-only Field Trip event just wrapped up.
Digital book creation is coming to Pages
Earlier this morning, Tim Cook was on stage at the Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago to present new education-focused products from Apple.
Apple introduces new $329 iPad with Pencil support
We're following along live with Apple's Chicago education event, where Apple VP Greg Joswiak just announced a new version of the company's tablet. The refreshed iPad features a 9.7-inch display, Touch ID Home button and support for Apple's Pencil stylus.
Apple’s March 27 education event won’t be live streamed
Apple on Friday confirmed that it will not be live-streaming its education-focused event on Tuesday, March 27. The company has updated the Events app on Apple TV to show information about the presentation, but notes that a video of the event will not be available until after it concludes.
Apple-Malala partnership to help fund education for 100,000 girls
Apple announced Sunday that it is partnering with Malala Fund, headed by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, to help expand the organization's efforts to support girls’ education.
Apple’s “Everyone Can Code” initiative expands to students around the world
Apple's “Everyone Can Code” K-12 curriculum has expanded to more than 20 colleges and universities around the world, the company announced this morning.
Apple opening Mac Labs in India to teach students how to create music using Logic Pro X
Apple announced today that it is opening two Mac Labs at the KM Music Conservatory's campuses in the Indian cities of Chennai and Mumbai.
The Ohio State University announces Digital Learning Initiative with Apple, free iPad Pros to all incoming freshmen
Michael Drake, President of The Ohio State University, announced on Wednesday that the public university would begin a new Digital Learning Initiative with Apple. The move will help the creation of a comprehensive, university-wide digital learning initiative meant to support the university, as well as the surrounding community.
Apple expands Swift curriculum to 30+ community colleges
Apple announced Friday that its “App Development with Swift” curriculum is coming to more than 30 community college systems in the United States during the 2017-2018 school year.
Apple unveils 2017 Back to School deals: free Beats with select iPad Pro & Mac purchases
Apple on Wednesday announced its 2017 Back to School promotion for customers in the United States and Canada. Students, teachers and university staff members will get a free Beats Solo3 wireless headphones when they purchase an eligible Mac with education pricing, including the MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac and Mac Pro models.
If you opt for a 10.5-inch or 12.9-inch iPad Pro, Apple will treat you to a free BeatsX wireless earphones or you can pay $50 extra to get a Powerbeats3 in-ear headphones or $150 extra for the Solo3 on-ear wireless headphones.
The Solo3 headphones are a great choice because they contain Apple's W1 chip for more reliable connections, better sound quality and longer battery life compared to Solo2.
The 2017 Back to School deals area available to students enrolled in college, parents, teachers and faculty members. Verification is required at checkout.
Apple also recommends Back to School accessories such as AirPods, Apple TV and more.
Plus, students can take advantage of existing Apple Music deal with a monthly subscription available to eligible students half price at just five bucks per month, or sixty bucks per year.
The Back to School promotion for customers in Australia, New Zealand and Japan went live back in January. It offered an Apple Store credit in exchange for a qualified iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook/Air/Pro or iPad Pro purchase made from February 7 to March 16.