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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

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...

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

ClassDojo Expands Tutoring as Schools Face Ongoing Learning Gaps

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

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...

Zedbud Seeks Teachers, Schools, and Districts to Pilot New Unified Learning and Communication Platform

Pilot program invites educator feedback as schools navigate rapid EdTech growth and seek to simplify fragmented systems

Lightspeed's Latest Instructional Audio Updates Enable Greater Ease of Use and Flexibility for Teachers

Enhanced Redcat and Topcat systems and a Bluetooth-enabled Media Connector support clearer classroom instruction

New Kentucky Study Links Lexia LETRS Professional Learning to Improved Student Reading Outcomes

Findings show significant gains in “Proficient” readers tied to increased teacher participation in Lexia LETRS training

Van Dyke Public Schools to Continue Using Community-Based Teams and Research to Combat Chronic Absenteeism

BALTIMORE, Md. — May 14, 2026 — Michigan’s Van Dyke Public Schools (VDPS) today announced the continuation of its partnership with Concentric Educational Solutions , which is fighting ch...

Award-Winning Educator Stuart Grauer Releases New Book on the Art of Small School Leadership

ENCINITAS, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Nationally recognized educator Stuart Grauer, Ed.D., Fulbright Fellow and founder of the Small Schools Coalition, is announcing his new book, The Way to Panc...

VHS Learning Opens Fall 2026 Online High School Course Registration with Three New AP® Career Kickstart Offerings

Flexible online courses expand access to high-demand subjects like cybersecurity, business, and networking

Zedbud Launches Unified Platform Where Learning and Communication Finally Meet—Eliminating Fragmentation in K–12 Schools

Charlotte, NC — May 6, 2026 — Zedbud today announced the launch of its unified learning and communication platform, designed to eliminate fragmented systems and bring students, educators, a...

New White Paper from ClassDojo Explains How School–Family Communication Can Support Enrollment Stability

Research and customer success stories highlight ways educators can close the information gap between schools and families

Flint Community Schools Takes a Human-Centered Approach to Getting Kids Back in the Classroom

BALTIMORE, Md. — April 29, 2026 — Michigan’s Flint Community Schools (FCS) today announced a new initiative aimed at boosting enrollment in the district and fighting chronic absenteeism. ...

BrainWare Learning Company Defines the Standard for Cognitive Training with the Registration of Comprehensive Integrated Cognitive Training (CICT ®)

In the age of AI, Comprehensive Integrated Cognitive Training accommodates the shift from content-centered education to capacity-centered learning.

SchoolStatus Expands Attendance Solution to Help Districts in All States Identify Absenteeism Earlier

With new time-based attendance tracking, SchoolStatus is the only solution available that adequately supports evolving state-level mandates, flagging absenteeism earlier, tracking partial-day absences, and building stronger family engagement.


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