National 4-H Council and Microsoft Extend $10M Partnership to Expand AI Education for Rural Youth and Educators

Washington, D.C., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For eight years, National 4-H Council and Microsoft have closed the digital divide in rural communities. This collaboration has a track record of turning vision into action — from the 4-H Tech Changemakers initiative that expanded digital skills in rural communities, to reaching 1.4 million youth with the AI Foundations curriculum through Minecraft Education in 2024. This investment reaffirms both organizations’ shared mission to prepare young people for a ...