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Beyond Phone Bans: Designing Engaging, Screen-Free Learning

October 02, 2026

Keeping students involved through whole-class interaction, hands-on activities, and purposeful technology use. GUEST COLUMN | by Marcin Joka Once students …

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NYC Banned AI in Schools. That Won’t Work.

September 24, 2026

The nation’s broadest restriction may buy educators time—but only teacher literacy can provide a durable path forward. GUEST COLUMN | …

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EduverseSTEM

September 21, 2026

Hands-on STEM learning can be expensive, complex, or difficult to bring into the classroom. An immersive learning ecosystem from Avantis …

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“Reindustrializing” the American Classroom

September 04, 2026

Students deserve purposeful technology that prepares them for the future without replacing the teachers, relationships, and timeless principles at the …

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Screen Time Debate Gets More Nuanced

August 20, 2026

Classroom technology may need limits—but not all screen time is equal. The 2026 Savvas Educator Index, based on a national …

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EduverseTHRIVE from Avantis Education

July 28, 2026

EduverseTHRIVE from Avantis Education is an immersive virtual reality (VR) solution that helps schools create learning environments where every student …

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The K–12 Tech Reckoning Is Here

May 27, 2026

Dell Technologies Senior Vice President Leslie Harlien on AI, governance, shrinking margins for error, and what districts now demand from …

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AI, Safety, and the “Walled Garden”: A Practical Path Forward for K–12

April 22, 2026

Deledao’s Dave Barclay on balancing innovation and protection, the rise of AI literacy, and what responsible AI really looks like …

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream About Screen Time in Schools

February 23, 2026

Screen skepticism is surging worldwide, but the future of educational technology may depend less on defending devices and more on …

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The 5% Problem: How Poor Design Is Undermining EdTech’s Promise

February 02, 2026

When learning platforms engage only the most motivated students, the issue isn’t pedagogy or access—it’s experience design. GUEST COLUMN | …

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Cart Fan from Vernier Science Education

January 29, 2026

Looking for an engaging, tech-enabled way to teach kinematics and dynamics—without elaborate lab setups? Vernier Science Education’s Cart Fan gives …

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From Passive to Powerful: How Strategic EdTech Opens Doors for Learners

August 20, 2025

When tech is intentional, it empowers students and transforms teaching. GUEST COLUMN | by Juliana Finegan Technology in the classroom …

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Long Before AI was the Zeitgeist, These Minds Were On It

September 07, 2023

Insight from someone who knows what they are talking about. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Dr. Satya Nitta is …

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How Smarter Learning Environments Can Help Schools Close Opportunity Gaps

November 17, 2022

A designer’s view of the future means student-friendly, intentionally-built learning spaces. GUEST COLUMN | by Danish Kurani It’s 8:30 a.m. …

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What’s Actually Happening in Classrooms

June 15, 2022

“As schools reopened last fall,” writes Thomas Arnett, a senior research fellow for the Clayton Christensen Institute, “many education leaders …

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Nureva XT Classroom Solutions

February 16, 2022

Here is a suite of tools that extend in-room experience to remote students. Nureva XT is a unique and highly …

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ViewSonic ViewBoard

January 13, 2022

The ViewSonic ViewBoard® IFP6550 is a 3rd generation 65-inch 4K UHD (3840×2160) interactive flat panel for a remarkable learning/teaching experience. …

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10 Tips for Virtual Teaching

February 09, 2021

Some practical advice for teachers and parents in a time of increased online learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Pippa Davies …

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Are You Putting Edtech at the Head of the Class?

September 11, 2019

Study shows classroom technology a top priority for students to compete in a tech-driven world GUEST COLUMN | by Cheryl …

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PowerSchool Unified Classroom

August 30, 2019

PowerSchool Unified Classroom™ enables K-12 educators to focus on each student with easy-to-use technology that connects the classroom and home. …

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Bear with Us, We’re Having Fun!

December 12, 2018

Learning from a Finnish edtech startup, and adjusting classroom reality. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Jussi Kajala is Chief Operating …

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How Tech—and Innovation—Can Transform the Classroom

October 11, 2018

Perspective from the superintendent of a nationally recognized school district. GUEST COLUMN | by Matt Prusiecki As we continue to …

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Parents, Teachers Value Education Data; Need Access, Time to Use It

September 13, 2018

Parents overwhelmingly support teachers’ use of data to enrich their child’s educational experience, and teachers value the various ways data …

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Distance Learning Done Right, Even for the Tech-Unsavvy

August 30, 2018

A teacher-technologist discusses the challenges of implementing collaboration tools. GUEST COLUMN | by Dov Friedman The communications revolution has truly …

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Confessions of a Technology Director

July 31, 2018

Perspective from someone who has known the trends up close in edtech. GUEST COLUMN | by Nathan Mielke In the …

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Why They’re Booming in Buffalo

October 13, 2017

A community agrees on a truly transformative tool for teaching and learning. GUEST COLUMN| by Joe Parlier Kriner Cash views …

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Cracking the Code

September 05, 2017

Motivating bored-but-gifted students using some fiery competition – and technology. GUEST COLUMN | by Christopher Godshall There’s a lot of …

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Making the Most of Technology while Keeping Students First

August 09, 2017

Creating conditions for success with technology starts with smart, strategic implementation. GUEST COLUMN | by Sam Weiss and Dave Saltmarsh …

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Teach, Love, and Learn!

June 23, 2017

IN CLOSE WITH | Katie Gutowski An ELA/ELL Specialist for the Colonial School District in New Castle, Delaware, Katie Gutowski shares …

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Technology with a Purpose

May 25, 2017

How to help students use technology to make learning meaningful. GUEST COLUMN | by Gerry DiGiusto At my son’s kindergarten …

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Cool Tool | Ardusat

May 11, 2017

This solution creates an inquiry driven STEM program for the classroom allowing students to tap into their inner scientist and understand …

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Cool Tool | ClassInsights from WebAssign

May 08, 2017

This flexible and fully customizable online instructional system puts powerful tools in the hands of teachers, enabling them to deploy assignments, …

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Another Dimension

October 06, 2016

Powerful ways to integrate visual storytelling in the classroom. GUEST COLUMN | by Livia Mihai The first pop-up children’s book …

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Cool Tool | Education Pro Color Poster Maker

August 16, 2016

Bright White Paper Co. has a poster printing machine called the Education Pro Color Poster Maker by Epson. What makes …

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Finding the Right Model

May 09, 2016

Sans obstacles, gliding ahead with personalized learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Maurice de Hond Two points stood out at the …

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Smart Spending

April 11, 2016

Guidelines for funding classroom technology. GUEST COLUMN| by Mike Patterson Teachers and school administrators nationwide believe that bringing technology into …