Vernier Science Education Names Jill Hedrick as Its New Chief Executive Officer
BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has named Jill Hedrick as its new chief executive officer (CEO). With a wealth ... Read more
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CoSN names 9 edtech hurdles, trends, and tools
Teacher retention, learner agency, and, yes, generative AI are among the Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends) and Tech Enablers (tools) impacting education innovation for the year ahead.
Classroom tech: The new and the tried-and-true of 2024
It’s 2024! Chalkboards, heavy textbooks, and other analog tools of the past have no place in today’s schools. Over the last few decades, applied technology in the classroom…
TCEA24 Roundup
At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators from various parts of the world get together to connect, gain ... Read more
2024 National Education Technology Plan targets the digital divide
The latest iteration of the U.S. Department of Education's National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) takes aim at several obstacles limiting edtech's ability to transform teaching and learning.
Appealing New Charging Cart Offers Enhanced Value in Classrooms
Lakewood Ranch, FL – JAR Systems premiered its newest solution, the Elevate USB-C Charging Cart EDU 32, at the Future of ... Read more
How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions
Working with curriculum and system leaders and educators across the state of New Hampshire, I frequently hear some common refrains about education technology tools for the classroom.
Bluum Launches Innovative Esports, STEAM, and Security Solutions
PHOENIX, Ariz. — At its recent Impact 2024 conference, Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, unveiled five new solutions ... Read more
5 FETC 2024 sessions that grabbed our attention
Known as one of the nation’s premier K-12 education technology events, this year's FETC kicks off on Jan. 23, 2024 in Orlando. Attendees will learn directly from top…
Bluum Names Dan Groskreutz as CFO
PHOENIX — Bluum, a leading provider of education technology, this week named Dan Groskreutz its new chief financial officer (CFO). ... Read more
What are the 8 trends in education technology that will have a major impact in 2024?
In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has spread the word about how edtech has witnessed transformative trends shaping the future of learning. The integration of digital tools,…
ParentPowered PBC Appoints new Chairman of the Board: Luis Duarte, Partner at Imaginable Futures, as Company Ushers in the Next Phase of Growth
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – ParentPowered PBC, an education technology company that provides Ready4K research-based digital family engagement programs, today announced ... Read more
Carnegie Learning Awarded LEVI Grant to Double the Rate of Middle School Math Progress by 2027
Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a pioneer in AI-driven education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12, has been ... Read more
Renaissance Named One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2023
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, announces that the company has been recognized as a 2023 ... Read more
Fixing the K-12 cybersecurity problem
In early September, CISA announced a voluntary pledge for K-12 education technology software manufacturers to commit to designing products with a greater focus on security.
Research-Based Digital Family Engagement Program Set to Expand Student Support
SAN FRANCISCO/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ParentPowered PBC, an education technology company that provides research-based digital family engagement, today announced the appointment of Terri ... Read more
A new battle in the war for cybersecurity in schools: Part 1
Frank Pileiro, Supervisor of Technology and Data for the Linwood Board of Education in Southern New Jersey, discusses new initiatives that every district can use to defend against…
Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education to Acquire DreamBox Learning
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education, a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, ... Read more
SIIA Announces 2023 CODiE Award Winners for Education Technology
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announces the ... Read more
3 new school grant opportunities
Each day, teachers are tasked with doing more and more with increasingly fewer resources. And despite federal emergency funding to help schools provide staff and resources as the…
Reflection Sciences Appoints Isaac Van Wesep as Incoming Chief Executive Officer
MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) — Reflection Sciences, the executive function company, has appointed Isaac Van Wesep as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1. ... Read more
SIIA Announces Education Technology Finalists for 2023 CODiE Awards
WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced Education Technology ... Read more
Ripple Effects’ Complete Suite of PreK-12 Social Emotional Learning Programs Earns Finalist Honors in Prestigious EdTech Awards 2023
SEATTLE – Ripple Effects, a leader in digital social emotional learning and behavior and mental health supports, today announced that its ... Read more
Renaissance’s All New Visual Identity Champions a Teacher-Led Ecosystem, Empowering Educators to “See Every Student”
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (PRWEB) — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, announces a rebrand and new visual identity reflecting the ... Read more
Renaissance Completes Acquisition of GL Education, Positioning Renaissance as a Global Education Leader
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (PRWEB) — Renaissance, a leader in pre-K–12 education technology, completed the acquisition of GL Education, a provider of formative ... Read more
Creating transformation classrooms
The unique, lifechanging connection between teacher and student. At Promethean, everything we do serves to strengthen this relationship. We’ll never ... Read more
4 edtech SEL trends to follow this year
Technology has become increasingly important to every level of education, and its value to social-emotional learning, or SEL, is no exception. Just as digital tools provide educators with…
AVer Launches World’s First All-in-One Camera with AI Audio for the Classroom
Fremont, CA – AVer Information Inc. USA, the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions today announced the launch ... Read more
5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems
Tech-enabled learning is here to stay. Districts are responsible for taking a hard look at their edtech offerings and must collaborate with solution providers that comply with the…
Carnegie Learning Recognized as Global Innovator on 2023 GSV 150 List
Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie Learning, a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today it has ... Read more
Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education
In this week's Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Educator retention hinges on these 3 things; E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution; and a new report: Equity,…
New Report: Equity, Cybersecurity Top List of State Education Technology Priorities
As students return to another school-year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report sheds light on how state education ... Read more
AtomicMind launches the AtomicMind Foundation Scholar Program to assist students from families experiencing financial hardship
NEW YORK — AtomicMind, an education technology company that offers families a boutique coaching experience in the increasingly competitive college ... Read more
AtomicMind Launches College Admissions Technology Platform for a Personalized and Comprehensive College Application Experience
NEW YORK— AtomicMind, an education technology company that offers families a boutique coaching experience in the increasingly competitive college admissions ... Read more
Star Assessments Now Connect to Nearpod to Accelerate Student Growth
Bloomington, MN (August 17, 2022) – Renaissance, a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is pleased to introduce a powerful ... Read more
Gamification tools that increase student engagement
Who out there doesn’t enjoy some form of game? Whether it be watching or playing a sport, a card game, a board game, or video games, most people…
Promethean Works With Merlyn Mind To Increase Classroom Productivity and Support Innovative Teaching
SEATTLE /PRNewswire/ — Promethean®, a leading global education technology company, today announced it has entered into a US-based exclusive distribution ... Read more
Texthelp Names Industry Veteran Gus Schmedlen as Chief Revenue Officer
WOBURN, Mass. /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and assistive technology, announced it has appointed Gus Schmedlen, Ed.D., as its Chief Revenue ... Read more
Promethean Announces the All-New ActivPanel with ActivSync, Delivering a Transformational and Intuitive User Experience
SEATTLE, WA and NEW ORLEANS, LA–June 27, 2022– Promethean, a leading global education technology company, has announced the all-new ActivPanel ... Read more
Gale’s Political Extremism and Radicalism Series Wins 2022 SIIA CODiE Award
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – June 16, 2022 – Gale, part of Cengage Group, is thrilled to announce that its Political ... Read more