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ParentSquare’s New Buyer’s Guide Helps Districts Effectively Evaluate K-12 School-Home Communication Platforms

“Selecting a K-12 Communications Platform” guide includes a checklist of criteria and addresses common communication challenges that educators encounter when trying to engage student families

Vernier Science Education Launches Go Direct® Air Quality Sensor to Help Students Investigate Real-World Environmental Conditions

High school and college-level STEM students can now easily collect, measure, and analyze air quality data as they monitor their local indoor and outdoor environments

Photon Education’s Innovative Robot and Teaching Kits Are Now Widely Available in the U.S.

Solutions help teachers deliver engaging AI, robotics & coding, special education, and social and emotional learning lessons

Photon Education’s Classwise Student Engagement System makes its U.S. Debut at ISTELive 26

Classwise student response system provides a screen-free way for elementary and middle school teachers to make any lesson interactive

Avantis Education Previews New Immersive STEM Solution at ISTELive 26

Chicago, (June 26, 2026) — Avantis Education, a global leader in virtual and augmented (VR/AR) technology for schools, will give educators an exclusive first look at EduverseSTEM, its new i...

Can We Predict Third-Grade Proficiency in Kindergarten? NWEA Research Says Yes

New study examines early indicators that can help educators better support students before achievement disparities become harder to address

ClassDojo Launches Website Platform That Automatically Updates School and District Sites

Connects directly to ClassDojo to keep K-12 websites current; built on the CatapultCMS infrastructure to help districts reduce costs, simplify operations, and build trust with families.

Lexia Science of Reading Classroom Expands with New Back-to-School 2026 Capabilities

Summer release empowers schools to move from literacy research to classroom implementation at scale

School Districts Turn to ClassDojo as Budget Pressure and Phone-Free Policies Reshape Family Communication

Over 200 district agreements signed in the 2025-2026 school year, representing thousands of schools nationwide

McKinley Middle School Turns to Community-Based Outreach to Address Root Causes of Chronic Absenteeism

BALTIMORE, Md. — June 9, 2026 — The District of Columbia Public Schools’ (DCPS) McKinley Middle School today announced a new initiative to accelerate efforts to fight chronic absenteeism ...

Vernier Science Education Welcomes Seven New STEM Teachers to The Vernier Trendsetters Community

Professional learning community helps teachers nationwide advance STEM education through collaboration, leadership, and the innovative use of data-collection technology

Epson Expands Commercial Display Lineup with Its First All-in-One dvLED Displays Powered by COB Technology for the U.S. and Latin America

Epson's LE-C1 Series Complements Epson’s Award-Winning Projection Lineup, Delivering an Exceptionally Bright, High Contrast Image Even in High Ambient Light Environments

Data from 89 Districts Serving 513,000 Students Shows How to Consistently Reduce Chronic Absenteeism

Analysis of state-reported data across nine states finds consistent reductions in chronic absenteeism when districts adopt a consistent, data-backed approach to attendance.

KidWind Celebrates Top Innovations in Clean Energy Designs at the 2026 World KidWind Challenge

More than 550 students from the U.S., Estonia, Taiwan, and Thailand put their wind turbines and solar homes to the test to earn a “Top KidWind Challenge Team” distinction

Bridging the Gap: Concentric’s Summer Pilot Program Reengages K–12 Students Before the New School Year

BALTIMORE, MD — May 19, 2026 — Concentric Educational Solutions today announced the launch of its 90-Day Summer Pilot Program, a focused, research-driven initiative designed to dramatically...

The Summer Struggle Is Daunting for Many Arkansas Families

May 19, 2026 Washington, D.C. – Many more Arkansas parents want their children in a structured summer program than are able to enroll them, according to a household survey released t...

ClassDojo Expands Tutoring as Schools Face Ongoing Learning Gaps

Dojo Tutor connects students with certified teachers for flexible, personalized learning support beyond the classroom

Epson Introduces New Laser Display Lineup Designed for Greater Impact, Simplicity and Flexibility Across Any Space

10 New Standard and Interactive Models Offer Large, Cost-Effective Displays with Easy Wireless Casting


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