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How Palo Verde USD and Bluum Transformed Learning in California’s Desert

In California’s eastern desert, a strategic partnership is demonstrating how rural schools can leverage educational technology to overcome geographic ... Read more

Students with Special Needs

Meeting the rising demand for school-based speech and behavioral support

Adapting to the growing need for therapy services in schools requires innovation and flexibility--here's how to meet the demand.

As districts and schools nationwide struggle to find qualified therapists, particularly speech-language pathologists and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), there’s a growing demand for these specialized professionals.

Innovation Insights

AI in Education: Beyond the Hype Cycle

We just can’t get away from it. AI continues to take the oxygen out of every edtech conversation. Even the ... Read more

Teaching Trends

Using technology to support learning through movement

The right technology can use the excitement and fun of physical activities to reinforce learning concepts through movement.

There is significant evidence of the connection between physical movement and learning. Some colleges and universities encourage using standing or treadmill desks while studying, as well as taking…

Driving Change in Workforce Management

School districts are faced with decisions on how to adopt technology throughout school operations, not just in classrooms. Though new ... Read more

Teacher Well-Being

How rest can reignite your passion for teaching

Based on the ‘seven types of rest,’ these restorative practices can help mitigate teacher burnout and ultimately benefit your students.

Today’s teachers are coping with a wide range of stresses, from chronic student absenteeism to limitations on what you can teach and parents pressuring you to change grades.

Edtech Trends

5 of the biggest education trends for 2025

2025 education trends include making learning more engaging, creating a more positive environment for educators, and transforming culture.

As we welcome a new year, educators and industry leaders are excited to discover the biggest education trends for 2025. The past few years have been characterized by…

Students with Special Needs

Crafting technology-driven IEPs

Technology-driven IEPs create more student-centered learning experiences by implementing digital tools and enhancing collaboration.

Individualized Education Plans (IEP) have been the foundation of special education for decades, and the process in which these documents are written has evolved over the years.

K-12 Cybersecurity

Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025

For ransomware threats, schools must embrace an "assume breach" mindset and strengthen internal defenses to avoid cyber disasters.

As ransomware evolves, so must the strategies used to combat it. Traditional perimeter defenses, such as firewalls and antivirus software, are no longer sufficient in an era of…

Live @ FETC 2025

Breaking Classroom Barriers with Advanced AV

The Forney Independent School District sought to break away from traditional classroom setups, aiming to enhance teacher mobility and foster ... Read more

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Iterate.ai Partners with jp.ik to Bring Secure AI Solutions to the Global Education Market

SAN JOSE, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iterate.ai, whose AI solutions enable enterprises to build production-ready applications and ready-to-use products for private ... Read more

AI in Education

We are all digital immigrants now

In our rapidly evolving generative AI landscape, the concept of being digital natives or digital immigrants is increasingly irrelevant.

In the emerging age of generative AI, the boundaries of digital expertise are being redrawn, reshaping how we interact with technology and redefining what it means to be…

Live @ FETC 2025

Show Starter—Exclusive interview with Jennifer Womble, Conference Chair, FETC/District Administration

For people of a certain age, Jennifer Womble could be described as the E.F. Hutton of edtech—when she talks people ... Read more

Podcast Articles

The Best in K-12 EdTech—Last Year and Next

It wasn’t all about AI in education 2024! In this special episode of Innovations in Education, editors Laura Ascione and ... Read more

Edtech Trends

5 major education trends of 2024

When it comes to education trends in 2024, schools are supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative ways.

As we usher in the new year, educators and industry leaders are eagerly anticipating the top education trends for 2024. The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution…

Innovation in Education

Palmdale School District’s Technological Transformation: Equity, Innovation, and Literacy

Palmdale School District Superintendent Dr. Raúl Maldonado discusses the district’s “Palmdale Promise” initiative, focusing on technological equity and early literacy. ... Read more

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Boys Town Announces Patent Pending on AI Enhanced Training System & Assistive Mixed Reality Technology

Boys Town Nebraska (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boys Town today announced the filing of patents for two groundbreaking AI-integrated innovations in ... Read more

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Stride, Inc. Named 2024 Company of the Year by BIG Awards for Business

RESTON, Va. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stride, Inc., one of the nation’s leading technology-based education companies, has been honored as a ... Read more

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BusPatrol Recognized Among Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Lorton VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BusPatrol, the nation’s most deployed school bus stop-arm safety solution, announced its recognition on the ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Big Deals—School Security, Combating Teacher Turnover, and New Dyslexia Tools

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena ... Read more

AI in Education

Equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem–the solution is professional learning

Bridging the AI access gap for all students will require high-quality professional development that empowers both teachers and K-12 leaders.

Generative AI is transforming the nature of work in many fields. One analysis claims more than 60 percent of the jobs in advanced economies will be supported by…

Innovation in Education

How AI Will Change Personalized Learning

Keisha Ray and Susan Gentz, co-founders of K20Connect, tackle two of the most popular, but sometimes confusing, topics in the ... Read more

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Greenville County Schools Partners With Hats & Ladders To Prepare Students For Lifelong Career Success

Greenville, SC – Greenville County Schools (GCS) is joining forces with Hats &Ladders, an innovative educational technology company, to revolutionize ... Read more

Education Technology

How Useful is Technology for Teaching and Learning?

Technology has become an essential tool in modern education, transforming both teaching and learning processes. Its integration into the classroom offers numerous advantages that enhance the learning experience…

Digital Learning Tools

Skibidi anarchy: The role of technology in post-pandemic classrooms

Today’s kids are built differently. It’s the number one recurring theme in conversations with educators at every level, from the classroom to the district office. It’s not just…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Supporting gender equity in AI and tech education

Encouraging girls and young women to pursue careers in tech and AI creates a more balanced STEM workforce now--and in the future.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology education sphere. As AI develops and integrates further into societal applications like careers, it’s essential to recognize the importance of gender…

AI in Education

Using AI analysis to bring out the best in human tutors

AI can help to unearth more precise insights into how to drive better learning outcomes, particularly when it comes to tutors and tutoring.

Imagine that you’re a tutor. When you finish a session with a student, a dashboard on your laptop shares a summary of what went well and a strategy…

STEM & STEAM Trends

Report finds persistent STEM career exposure gaps for women

A national report reveals a critical need to improve career guidance to address labor shortages and STEM exposure gaps for women.

Women play a crucial role in filling high-paying, in-demand STEM careers, but they account for just 34 percent of the STEM workforce, according to a new report from YouScience…

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Electude, the leader in automotive and truck e-learning, announces the release of Heavy Vehicle Classroom!

BRAINTREE, Mass. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electude North America is pleased to announce the release of Heavy Vehicle Classroom, its expanded ... Read more

AI in Education

How AI can transform lesson planning and assessment

With the right approach to AI, teachers can make unparalleled strides in personalization, and accessibility in lesson plans and assessment.

Teaching is an uphill battle that grows harder and more exacting as the years roll by. Between budgetary constraints, bandwidth crunches, and a constantly changing syllabus, teachers have…

Building Resilient Network Infrastructure: A Step-by-Step Guide for IT Administrators

From gamification to AI, technology impacts education at every level. Schools need robust, reliable, and secure connectivity for students ... Read more

Innovation in Education

Best of ISTE 2024

This episode we look back on one of the biggest events in the edtech calendar—ISTE 2024, which took place in ... Read more

The secrets to driving student success with modern networks!

Modern campus networks drive success with digital tools and technologies that deliver reliable and flexible student-centric learning opportunities. Learn how ... Read more

Transform Education with Jabra

Transform education with Jabra’s audio and video technology, designed for immersive learning, and seamless connectivity. Enhance student engagement and accessibility ... Read more

IT Innovations

Wi-Fi radiation: Practical steps to implement safer tech in classrooms

Many medical and scientific organizations recommend that schools take prudent measures to limit student exposure to RFR from Wi-Fi.

Although Wi-Fi is certainly convenient, wireless devices emit radio frequency radiation (RFR), considered an environmental issue in today’s classrooms. A growing body of research indicates RFR exposure can…

Virtual Field Trips

15 unique virtual field trips for students

Virtual field trips have become widely available thanks to more accessible virtual reality technology, and they saw a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when physical field…

AR & VR in the Classroom

Integrating VR into your classroom is easier than you think

Integrating virtual reality into classrooms can give students experiences that would otherwise not be possible.

Integrating virtual reality (VR) into your classroom may be easier than you think. With rising demand and innovations in the VR technology space, the present may be the best time…

AI in Education

Metrics, not just technology, will determine who gains from AI’s productivity gains

As the market starts to chase the many efficiencies Gen AI promises, here are three trends to watch for education's future with AI.

At the Christensen Institute, we’ve long argued that when a technological innovation emerges, the path it follows is rarely about the technology itself, but about the model wrapped…

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PCS Edventures! Announces Results for Fiscal Year 2024

BOISE, Idaho (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PCS Edventures!, Inc. (“PCSV”), a leading provider of K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (“STEM”) ... Read more

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