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The Unexplored Depths of Natasha Singer’s Coding Kids

November 02, 2026

The latest in a string of books examining technology, kids, and schools hits on far more than it recognizes — …

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Concentric360 Winter Pilot

October 20, 2026

New 90-day winter pilot pairs home visits with Concentric360 data. Ask a family in January why their child missed school, …

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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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The Next Phase of AI in Education Is About Stewardship

August 25, 2026

As AI moves from experimentation into everyday systems and workflows, education leaders must build the capacity, evidence, and governance to …

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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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In the Debate Over Whether Teachers or AI Accelerate K–12 Achievement More, What If the Answer Is Both?

July 29, 2026

AI can accelerate instruction, but teachers remain essential for creating the relationships, structure, and learning environments where students thrive. GUEST …

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Beneath the Surface

July 14, 2026

Edtech leader Diane Doersch on the mentors who shaped her, the resilience behind every career, and why Beneath the Water …

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Writing the Rules Before Buying the Tools

June 22, 2026

The rush to adopt AI is understandable—but without governance, schools risk compliance failures, community backlash, and missed opportunities for students. …

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How to Bring AI into Your School: A Principal’s Guide from Harvard Business School

June 17, 2026

As AI reshapes learning and work, school leaders face a critical choice: wait for certainty or begin building a thoughtful …

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Beyond Testing: Connecting Real-Time Insight to Student Growth

June 11, 2026

When assessment becomes part of learning, data can do more than measure progress—it can help move students forward. INTERVIEW | …

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The Day I Stopped Selling Like Everyone Else

June 01, 2026

After nearly two decades in edtech sales, I learned that success isn’t about louder messaging or better automation—it’s about earning …

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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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Concentric Educational Solutions AI-Powered Summer Pilot

May 20, 2026

Concentric Educational Solutions has launched a new 90-Day Summer Pilot Program designed to help school districts tackle chronic absenteeism and …

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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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How Data and Human Insight Are Reshaping Attendance Strategies

April 21, 2026

A new white paper from Concentric Educational Solutions is reframing one of K–12 education’s most persistent post-COVID challenges: chronic absenteeism. …

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The Discovery Education Connected Ecosystem

April 14, 2026

As education leaders assess the potential for AI to transform K-12 classrooms, many face a similar challenge: too many tools …

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The Hidden Cost of Not Moving Up the Teacher Pay Scale: My $100,000 Mistake

March 27, 2026

How tech-focused graduate coursework can help teachers reclaim time, improve instruction, and move up the pay scale faster. GUEST COLUMN …

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Why Teacher Absences and Professional Learning Need Better Coordination

March 12, 2026

District leaders often manage teacher learning and classroom coverage separately—but aligning these efforts could reduce disruption and improve planning. GUEST …

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The Attendance Crisis Tech Can’t Solve Alone

March 11, 2026

Concentric CEO Molly Hebert Loyd explains why chronic absenteeism demands a human-centered response—and how technology can support, but not replace, …

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PBLWorks TEACH for Elementary and High School

March 09, 2026

Elementary and high school teachers can now bring high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL) into their classrooms with greater ease, thanks …

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Managing Freefall: Why District Systems Matter Most When Budgets Tighten

February 04, 2026

When financial pressure rises, districts need more than spreadsheets and guesswork. Integrated cloud ERP platforms connect student services, staffing, and …