As K–12 schools and districts explore how to use AI, many are running into the same challenge: the technology is advancing faster than the systems designed to manage risk. Decisions about student data protection, access controls, and compliance are becoming more complex—yet these are the foundations required to adopt AI responsibly.

Without the right guardrails in place, K–12 institutions can struggle to protect sensitive student information, maintain compliance, and manage operational risk. That’s why licensing—and the capabilities it unlocks—is a critical first step.

This session breaks down the differences between Microsoft 365 A3 and A5 through the lens of AI readiness, student data protection, and operational risk. Microsoft 365 A5 builds on A3 by adding advanced security, compliance, and data governance capabilities designed to help K–12 schools and districts prepare for AI. In this session, we’ll walk through how A5 strengthens your foundation with tools such as Microsoft Defender for threat protection, Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance, Microsoft Entra ID P2 for identity protection, and advanced analytics. You’ll see how these capabilities work together in real K–12 education scenarios—from safeguarding student information to reducing operational risk and enabling a more secure, well-governed digital environment.

As the first session in our Becoming AI Ready in Education series, this discussion sets the stage for everything that follows—helping you understand how to establish a secure, compliant, and AI-ready environment.

• Understand the key differences between Microsoft 365 A3 and A5—and why they matter for AI readiness in K–12 schools and districts
• See how security, compliance, and identity capabilities support real-world K–12 scenarios
• Identify the foundational steps your school or district can take to prepare for tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot

Don’t miss this opportunity to build the foundation your school or district needs to adopt AI securely, responsibly, and effectively. Register now.