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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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AI Will Work Best for the Students Who Need It the Least

September 29, 2026

The families with the most resources are buying more human support, not less. GUEST COLUMN | by Alicia Kacharia There …

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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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Beyond the Funnel: A Better Model for Higher Ed Student Engagement

August 17, 2026

Connected systems help institutions personalize engagement, respond in real time, and support the entire student journey. GUEST COLUMN | by …

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Where Edtech Meets Human Connection

May 26, 2026

As schools rethink screen time and digital learning, one model shows how technology paired with authentic relationships can help vulnerable …

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From Clicks to Cognition: Raising the Bar for EdTech Effectiveness

April 29, 2026

As expectations rise, Nigel Nisbet of MIND Education explains why edtech’s future depends on productive struggle and experience-first design. INTERVIEW …

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In EdTech, Good UX Is Good Business

April 27, 2026

In most industries, UX is often used to drive engagement at any cost—but in education, aligning design with real human …

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What the Rise of AI in College Admissions Means for Equity and Empathy

April 23, 2026

AI is reshaping college admissions—not by replacing people, but by helping institutions see students more clearly, act earlier, and build …

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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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Why “Walking the Halls” Still Matters — and How District Leaders Can Do It at Scale

April 21, 2026

The real advantage may be what leaders notice next. GUEST COLUMN | by Chad A. Stevens, Ph.D. There’s an old …

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How to Fix the Digital Ghosting Epidemic

March 24, 2026

Students may be physically present but mentally gone. To fight “digital ghosting,” schools need a smarter approach to device use, …

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Higher Ed’s “Netflix Moment” Is Here

March 13, 2026

Pathify’s Shana Holman on digital belonging, the rise of Campus Experience Platforms and why the next competitive edge in higher …

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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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“Can You Hear Me Now?” Why Headsets Deserve a Place in Every Classroom

March 09, 2026

While schools invest heavily in AI and classroom displays, a basic piece of hardware may be the missing link to …

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Rethinking Learning Acceleration in a Time of Constraint and Change

February 09, 2026

As districts navigate shifting priorities, tighter budgets, and rapid technological change, Edmentum CEO Jamie Candee reflects on engagement, acceleration, college …

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OnWord Stories

February 04, 2026

OnWord Stories is an AI-powered reading platform designed to engage K–5 students and strengthen early literacy skills through personalized storytelling. …

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Preparing Students for an Unfiltered World: The Case for Digital Leadership

October 22, 2025

It’s time to move beyond ‘don’t click that’ and help students become confident, capable navigators of an AI-driven world. GUEST …

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HMH Waggle

October 15, 2025

In the crowded field of adaptive learning, Waggle® stands out as a truly intelligent and engaging solution for K–8 students …

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The Role of AI in Assessing and Pacing Our Students

October 02, 2025

Why artificial intelligence, applied with care, can transform outdated testing and pacing into real-time insights that support both teachers and …

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AVer’s AmpliWave™ Classroom Audio System

September 23, 2025

Now hear this: AVer’s AmpliWave™ Classroom Audio System is dramatically improving the auditory learning experience for students. Capable of amplifying …

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ClickView

September 08, 2025

ClickView offers curated, standards-aligned videos for every grade level, subject, and topic—making it easy for teachers to find the right …

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The Engagement Gap: Discovery Education CEO Brian Shaw on What’s Missing in K–12 Classrooms

September 03, 2025

Nearly 1,400 voices—students, teachers, superintendents, and parents—shed light on how engagement is defined, measured, and misunderstood in schools. INTERVIEW | …

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Jenzabar One

September 02, 2025

Jenzabar One is among the leading integrated cloud SIS platforms designed to power higher education and drive student success. It …

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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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Doing More With Less: An AI Playbook for Higher Ed Operations

August 14, 2025

Helping higher ed stretch budgets, streamline work, and put students first. GUEST COLUMN | by Taran Lent Higher education is navigating one …

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The New Face of CTE: Robotics, Personalization, and Real-World Readiness

July 24, 2025

Inside the movement that’s turning robotics into a catalyst for deeper learning, student engagement, and future-ready skills. GUEST COLUMN | …

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Learn360 from Infobase

May 28, 2025

This dynamic K-12 multimedia platform is designed to supplement instruction and enhance student learning. With trusted and vetted video and …

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Attendance Doesn’t Equal Attention: Why Engagement Tells the Real Story

May 06, 2025

Technology’s value lies in reinforcing pedagogical goals, not in replacing them. GUEST COLUMN | by Arléne Botokro Schools have always …

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Lumio

April 17, 2025

Here’s a web-based learning platform that offers more ways to effortlessly make learning fun and engaging on student devices. With …

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In the Footsteps of History, Ultisim

February 26, 2025

Truly fascinating work is what this next cool tool is all about: a photographer, author and explorer, Denis Belliveau (pictured, …

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KinderLab ‘Exploring with KIBO’ Curriculum for Grades Pre-K–5

February 05, 2025

KinderLab Robotics has expanded its award-winning KIBO robotics curriculum to include grades 3–5 lessons and activities with Exploring with KIBO. …

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Environments Where Technology is Present and Purposeful

January 08, 2025

Prompts for teachers wrestling with an age-old question. GUEST COLUMN | by Mitch Fairchild Since the beginning of the modern …

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Mastery Coding

December 04, 2024

Using a research-based approach to instruction, Mastery Coding™ provides standards-based computer science, coding, and STEM curricula that combine critical thinking …

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KLIK from KLIKBoks

November 14, 2024

KLIK is an exciting and innovative tool for educators. This cool tool is a hybrid collaboration, conferencing, and content sharing …

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Report: The Education Insights Report by Discovery Education

November 01, 2024

A new study from edtech leader Discovery Education reveals key areas of opportunity for addressing one of the most pressing …

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Cignition

August 20, 2024

Cignition delivers high-impact K-12 virtual tutoring, led by experienced educators who produce proven, repeatable results in student success. Tutors complete …

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Defined Learning

August 01, 2024

A comprehensive K-12 Project-Based Learning (PBL) solution serving over 120,000 teachers in over 7,500 schools nationwide, Defined Learning engages students …

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YouScience Aptitude & Career Discovery

July 17, 2024

YouScience® Aptitude & Career Discovery, the pillar product within YouScience Brightpath solution, helps students discover their natural aptitudes, connecting them …

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NoRedInk

June 18, 2024

Here is a provider of adaptive online writing curriculum that’s used in over 60% of districts. They call their product …

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eGlass Station – Portable Lightboard Teaching Station

June 14, 2024

Meet eGlass Station, a wireless lightboard podium that allows teachers to face their students while the write, from anywhere in …

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