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Summary
- Teach feature is available in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for eligible educational users.
- The feature is enabled by default for users with Copilot chat access, with no changes to admin policies.
- Users impacted include those with Microsoft 365 and Office 365 A1/A3/A5 for Faculty/Staff.
- No action is required to prepare; Teach is already accessible in the tenant.
- To disable Teach, access to Microsoft 365 Copilot chat can be removed for users.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 07 Jan 2026
Release End: 07 Jan 2026
Services: M365 Copilot Chat
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
1/6/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
Teach in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app provides educators with AI-powered tools to streamline lesson planning, create quizzes and rubrics, and design engaging learning activities for students—all in one place.
When this will happen
Teach is already available in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected: Users with the following SKUs and Microsoft 365 Copilot chat enabled:
- Microsoft 365 A1/A3/A5 for Faculty/Staff
- Office 365 A1/A1 Plus/A3/A5 for Faculty/Staff
What will happen
- Teach will appear in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app for eligible users.
- The feature is enabled by default for users with Copilot chat access.
- No changes to existing admin policies.
What you can do to prepare
- No action is required; Teach is already available in your tenant.
- If you want to disable Teach, remove access to Microsoft 365 Copilot chat for your users. Review: Remove access to Copilot Chat | Microsoft Learn
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.