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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...

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.

Linden Public Schools Teams Up with Concentric Educational Solutions to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism

BALTIMORE, Md. — March 31, 2026 — New Jersey’s Linden Public Schools (LPS) today announced a new initiative to fight chronic absenteeism in Linden High School. Supported by a new partners...

On-demand Coaching for Instructional Coaches and Mentors Now Available Within AI Coach by Edthena

Available at no additional cost, coaches can use the AI platform to reflect on their coaching and engage in flexible, self-paced professional learning to increase their effectiveness

Concentric Educational Solutions Releases New White Paper Redefining How Schools Address Chronic Absenteeism

BALTIMORE, Md. — March 19, 2026 — Concentric Educational Solutions today announced the release of a new national white paper, Redefining the Attendance Paradigm - A Systemic Analysis of ...


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