Powering K-12 Digital Transformations
The pandemic has hastened schools’ investment in edtech tools and competencies. In shifting to remote learning, many school systems gave ... Read more
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Stay step ahead of cybersecurity threats in K-12
Widespread internet access, increased use of mobile devices, and online learning and smart classroom tools help schools reach their education ... Read more
K-12 Voice Guide (aka Trunking Guide)
The federal E-rate program no longer supports voice–related services, putting a huge strain on K-12 budgets. With this change, K-12 ... Read more
3 planning tools to navigate the E-rate process
Thanks largely to the federal E-rate program, 99 percent of America’s schools now have high-speed broadband connections capable of providing ... Read more
Is your K-12 network safe from DDoS attacks
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are designed to flood and overwhelm a school or district’s internet connectivity to block ... Read more
How to protect your K-12 network from cyber threats
The digitization of K-12 education makes schools an attractive target for cybercriminals. Widespread internet access, mobile devices, online learning and ... Read more
Keep ahead of K-12 bandwidth demands with high capacity networking
Bandwidth-intensive applications such as streaming video, esports and online collaboration are becoming more common in K-12 schools. Remote and hybrid ... Read more
Do more with less with managed services for K12
Doing more with less has become almost a cliché. Yet, for many K-12 employees it’s become business as usual. But ... Read more
Modernizing IT to drive K-12 digital transformation
As K-12 leaders prepare for a future beyond the pandemic, innovation will play a critical role. Not only will many ... Read more
Creating a winning K12 esports infrastructure
A successful K12 esports program relies on many components, such as a knowledgeable faculty adviser and support from school administration. ... Read more
The Continuing Digital Transformation of Education
The surface area for cyberattacks is expanding as education institutions move to and store data in hybrid environments – on-prem ... Read more
Achieve digital transformation, one stage at a time
The pandemic has ushered in dramatic shifts in operating models, experience expectations, and workflow volumes, making digital transformation a critical ... Read more
Professional Learning for PBL
High-quality professional learning is essential for giving teachers the knowledge and skills they need to implement project-based learning (PBL) effectively ... Read more
A helpful guide for choosing interactive flat panel solutions for classrooms
Use our IFP Buyers Guide and Checklist to help choose the right technology for traditional, hybrid or distance learning classrooms. ... Read more
Use SEL to Support Adolescent Reading Gains
Learn how educators can add Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to literacy instruction in this eBook, Social Emotional Learning Opportunities ... Read more
Reach the Next Level in Culturally Responsive Teaching
In the modern classroom, we can be more than culturally responsive. Culturally sustaining pedagogy allows teachers to level up their ... Read more
Interactive flat panel solutions for today’s classroom
When it comes to choosing the right technology for traditional, hybrid or distance learning classrooms it has to be easy ... Read more
Teaching K-5 Students Successfully Online
With the right strategies and supports, even the youngest children can thrive in an online learning environment. Here are some ... Read more
7 Mindsets Names Three New Senior Executives
ATLANTA – Jan. 31, 2022 – 7 Mindsets, the leading provider of online social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and professional development ... Read more
Guide: Understand how Federal Funding can support K-12 technology investments
With over $130 billion in federal funding for K-12, there is no better time than now to improve the school ... Read more
With family engagement, universal pre-K will be a success in 2022
The next few years could be a turning point for those of us involved in early education, and even for education in general.
Don Johnston Incorporated Joins Texthelp Group; Edtech Giants Join Forces to Help Students Across North America and the Globe
WOBURN, Mass., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that they will acquire ... Read more
e-Book: How Cloud-Based Infrastructure Can Save the Day in K-12
As classrooms moved to virtual learning, IT teams had to act quickly to create efficient, safe learning environments. Learn how ... Read more
Vivi raises US$20m to further accelerate overseas expansion, sets target for 1m classrooms within five years
Vivi, a leading Australia-based visual learning, collaboration, and administration platform for education, is pleased to announce it has successfully completed ... Read more
Personalized Learning for Post-Pandemic Success
Personalizing instruction to address each child’s unique learning needs is a proven strategy for improving academic achievement, and it’s especially critical ... Read more
PresenceLearning Acquires Global Teletherapy and Propels Next Phase of Growth with Majority Investment from Spectrum Equity and TPG’s Rise Fund
NEW YORK, December 8, 2021 – PresenceLearning, the leading provider of teletherapy and software for special education and mental health ... Read more
YaizY Lands $2.1M Seed Investment To Transform The Traditional Learning System By Turning Kids’ Passions Into Professions
New York, NY (December 6, 2021) – EdTech startup YaizY, an online platform with a wide range of curated courses ... Read more
Renaissance Announces Significant Growth Investment from Blackstone
NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO, WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. November 9, 2021 – Renaissance® (“Renaissance” or the “Company”), a global leader in ... Read more
As schools share best practices, equity can emerge from the pandemic
Another school year is underway, and many of you may be feeling an overwhelming sense of déjà vu. Pandemic preparedness, mask mandates, quarantines--it’s starting to sound a lot…
How Lincoln Public Schools Leaders Used Data to Inform Their Decisions
Lincoln Public Schools’ (LPS) leadership team had a very specific objective: Gain visibility into the paid tools being used by ... Read more
The future is all about durable skills
The price of a college degree continues to creep higher across the country. But has the value of that degree kept pace? Students expect their investment in college…
ParentSquare Partners With Serent Capital for Significant Growth Investment
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.– AUGUST 03, 2021 — ParentSquare Inc., provider of thepremier unified school-to-home engagement platform for K-12, today announced ... Read more
Why cheap teacher PD costs you more money in the long run
Cheap PD does not equate to cost-effective PD, as district leaders may ultimately need to spend more in the long-run to help teachers progress in their professional learning.
gener8tor and ECMC Group’s Inaugural OnRamp Education & Workforce Innovation Accelerator Cohort Addresses Learning & Labor Challenges with Creative, Tech-first Solutions
Each Startup in the Accelerator Will Receive a $100K Cash Investment, Three-month Coaching Program & Other Resources June 17, 2021 ... Read more
VHS Learning Announces 2021 College Scholarship Winners
Boston — June 8, 2021 —Nonprofit VHS Learning today announced the winners of its 14th annual college scholarship program. In ... Read more
Groundbreaking Educational Video Conferencing Platform InSpace Raises $6M in Seed Funding
Created by Educators for Educators, InSpace Innovates With Virtual Learning Solution Burlington, VT (June 8, 2021) – InSpace, a collaborative video conferencing platform that replicates personal interaction between students and ... Read more
EdTech Company ChalkTalk Earns Funding to Help Shape The Future of Teaching
Florida Funders Invests In ChalkTalk, Personalized Learning Program for Real-Time Instruction, Designed to Shape The Future of Teaching & Training ... Read more
Edtech startup HEI Schools raises €2 million in series A funding to bring Finland´s renowned early education model worldwide
The new financing allows the company to accelerate the growth of the digital offering of curriculum programs and teacher training to reach ... Read more
Cognizant Commits $250 Million to Global Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced a new five-year $250 million effort to advance economic mobility, educational opportunity, diversity and inclusion, ... Read more
imagiLabs raises $300k pre-seed to further bridge the gender gap in coding
imagiLabs (www.imagilabs.com), the all-female founded startup that makes coding more accessible to young girls, has raised $300k (€250k) in pre-seed ... Read more