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title: Windows 10 for Education (Windows 10)
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description: Learn how to use Windows 10 in schools.
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keywords: Windows 10, education
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.pagetype: edu
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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author: CelesteDG
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ms.author: celested
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ms.date: 10/13/2017
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---
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# Windows 10 for Education
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##  Learn
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<p><b><a href="windows-editions-for-education-customers.md" data-raw-source="[Windows 10 editions for education customers](windows-editions-for-education-customers.md)">Windows 10 editions for education customers</a></b><br />Windows 10, version 1607 introduces two editions designed for the unique needs of K-12 institutions: Windows 10 Pro Education and Windows 10 Education. These editions provide education-specific default settings for the evolving landscape in K-12 education IT environments.</p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/WindowsForBusiness/Compare" data-raw-source="[Compare each Windows edition](https://www.microsoft.com/WindowsForBusiness/Compare)">Compare each Windows edition</a></b><br />Find out more about the features and functionality we support in each edition of Windows.</p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/education/buy-license/overview-of-how-to-buy/default.aspx?tabshow=schools" data-raw-source="[Get Windows 10 Education or Windows 10 Pro Education](https://www.microsoft.com/education/buy-license/overview-of-how-to-buy/default.aspx?tabshow=schools)">Get Windows 10 Education or Windows 10 Pro Education</a></b><br />When you've made your decision, find out how to buy Windows for your school.</p>
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##  Plan
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<p><b><a href="configure-windows-for-education.md" data-raw-source="[Windows 10 configuration recommendations for education customers](configure-windows-for-education.md)">Windows 10 configuration recommendations for education customers</a></b><br />Provides guidance on ways to customize the OS diagnostic data, consumer experiences, Cortana, search, as well as some of the preinstalled apps, so that Windows is ready for your school.</p>
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<p><b><a href="edu-deployment-recommendations.md" data-raw-source="[Deployment recommendations for school IT administrators](edu-deployment-recommendations.md)">Deployment recommendations for school IT administrators</a></b><br />Learn how to customize the OS privacy settings, Skype, and Xbox for Windows-based devices used in schools so that you can choose what information is shared with Microsoft.</p>
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<b><a href="get-minecraft-for-education.md" data-raw-source="[Get Minecraft Education Edition](get-minecraft-for-education.md)">Get Minecraft Education Edition</a></b><br />Minecraft Education Edition is built for learning. Learn how to get early access and add it to your Microsoft Store for Business for distribution.</p></div>
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<div class="side-by-side-content-right"><p><b><a href="take-tests-in-windows-10.md" data-raw-source="[Take tests in Windows 10](take-tests-in-windows-10.md)">Take tests in Windows 10</a></b><br />Take a Test is a new app that lets you create the right environment for taking tests. Learn how to use and get it set up.</p>
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<p><b><a href="chromebook-migration-guide.md" data-raw-source="[Chromebook migration guide](chromebook-migration-guide.md)">Chromebook migration guide</a></b><br />Find out how you can migrate a Chromebook-based learning environment to a Windows 10-based learning environment.</p>
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##  Deploy
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<p><b><a href="set-up-windows-10.md" data-raw-source="[Set up Windows devices for education](set-up-windows-10.md)">Set up Windows devices for education</a></b><br />Depending on your school's device management needs, you can use the Set up School PCs app or the Windows Configuration Designer tool to quickly set up student PCs.</p>
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<p><b><a href="deploy-windows-10-in-a-school.md" data-raw-source="[Deploy Windows 10 in a school](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school.md)">Deploy Windows 10 in a school</a></b><br />Get step-by-step guidance to help you deploy Windows 10 in a school environment.</p>
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<p><b><a href="deploy-windows-10-in-a-school-district.md" data-raw-source="[Deploy Windows 10 in a school district](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school-district.md)">Deploy Windows 10 in a school district</a></b><br />Get step-by-step guidance on how to deploy Windows 10 to PCs and devices across a school district.</p>
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<p><b><a href="test-windows10s-for-edu.md" data-raw-source="[Test Windows 10 S on existing Windows 10 education devices](test-windows10s-for-edu.md)">Test Windows 10 S on existing Windows 10 education devices</a></b><br />Test Windows 10 S on a variety of Windows 10 devices (except Windows 10 Home) in your school and share your feedback with us.</p>
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##  Switch
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<p><b><a href="change-to-pro-education.md" data-raw-source="[Switch to Windows 10 Pro Education from Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 S](change-to-pro-education.md)">Switch to Windows 10 Pro Education from Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 S</a></b><br />If you have an education tenant and use Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 S in your schools, find out how you can opt-in to a free switch to Windows 10 Pro Education.</p>
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## Windows 8.1
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Follow these links to find step-by-step guidance on how to deploy Windows 8.1 in an academic environment.
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<p><b><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn645509.aspx" target="_blank">Windows 8.1 deployment planning</a></b><br />Explore key considerations and questions that should be answered when planning for Windows 8.1 deployment.</p>
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<p><b><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn645528.aspx" target="_blank">Windows 8.1 deployment to PCs</a></b><br />Get an overview of Windows 8.1 deployment to PCs in an educational environment.</p>
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<p><b><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn645510.aspx" target="_blank">BYOD</a></b><br />Explore Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) considerations, including device types, infrastructure, and deployment models.</p>
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<p><b><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn645488.aspx" target="_blank">Deploying Windows RT 8.1</a></b><br />Get step-by-step instructions on how to configure and deploy Windows RT devices (like Surface and other tablets) in educational environments.</p>
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<p><b><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn645483.aspx" target="_blank">Virtual Desktop Infrastructure</a></b><br />Learn how to address challenges related to BYOD scenarios using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).</p>
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<p><b><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn645532.aspx" target="_blank">Microsoft Store apps</a></b><br />Explore Microsoft Store app deployment strategies and considerations for educational institutions running Windows 8.1.</p>
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<p><b><a href="https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn645486.aspx" target="_blank">Windows To Go</a></b><br />Learn about the benefits, limitations, and processes involved in deploying Windows To Go.</p>
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## Related topics
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- [Microsoft Education documentation and resources](https://docs.microsoft.com/education)
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- [Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows/index)
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