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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
Gen Z Weighs in on AI, What They Want to Tell Potential Employers, and How They're Feeling About the World
Interest Survey of 11,000+ Students Shows Optimism, Despite Concerns About AI and World Issues
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...
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
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...
iCEV Unveils New Tool to Help Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teachers Determine if Students are Ready for Certification Exam
The Certification Readiness Tool enables more targeted instruction, better student conversations and more effective certification planning
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.
The 2026 Educators Pick Best of STEM® Awards is Open for Submissions
New this year: Catapult X expands the awards to include “Educators Pick Best of AI”
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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