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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
Green Bay were looking for a classroom management solution that offered customization flexibility and allowed substitute teachers to access the same tools as regular teachers.
Their previous system lacked these features, preventing substitutes from viewing students on school-owned devices.
New Data from 1.1 Million Students Shows Chronic Absenteeism Falling for Third Straight Year in 142 K-12 Districts
Third annual report from SchoolStatus shows absenteeism dropping nearly twice as fast in partner districts compared to the national rate, with youngest learners posting the sharpest gains
iCEV Partners with Simformotion LLC to Host Heavy Equipment Operator Credential Exams on the iCEV Testing Platform
The partnership creates a seamless path for learners from training to credentials and helps address a nationwide shortage of skilled heavy equipment operators
National Principals Association Announces New Board Leaders to Guide Expanding PreK–12 Mission
The National Principals Association welcomes six new principals to its Board of Directors with Dr. Marcus Belin beginning his term as president and Dr. Beth Houf serving as president-el...
Renaissance Brings AI-Powered Intelligence to Every Classroom, Saving Teachers Time With Curriculum-Connected Insights and Resources All in One Place
BLOOMINGTON, MN (Aug. 20, 2026) — Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is bringing new AI-powered capabilities and connected learning experiences to cl...
Penda Learning Releases Cosmos, a Custom AI-Powered Instructional Assistant for K-12 Science Learning Support
Penda Learning’s newest offering delivers timely, guided help that keeps students engaged and teachers informed without disrupting learning
Vernier Science Education Adds Middle School Science Lessons to Vernier Connections® powered by Penda
Vernier Connections® powered by Penda
Great Minds PBC Expands Literacy Offerings with Foundational Reading Program
Arts & Letters: Reading Foundations, a Coherent approach to Developing Strong Readers
New Jersey’s Linden Public Schools Scales Attendance Initiative Districtwide to Improve Student Engagement
BALTIMORE, Md. — August 13, 2026 — New Jersey's Linden Public Schools (LPS) today announced it is expanding its partnership with Concentric Educational Solutions to reduce chronic ...
iCEV Joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Leadership Circle
LUBBOCK, Texas — [August 7, 2026] — iCEV , a leading provider of career and technical education (CTE) curriculum and industry credentialing serving more than 3,800 school districts nationw...
Innovation Recognized – Epson’s New Projection and dvLED Offerings Receive 16 AV and Education Industry Awards
Epson Acknowledged for Continued Commitment to Advancing Display Technology with Innovative, Reliable Solutions for Virtually Any Environment
Applications Now Open for Fall 2026 Fluency Innovator Grants to Help Schools Accelerate Literacy Gains
Grantees will receive a semester-long subscription to WordFlight’s “gamechanger” literacy intervention solution, as well as implementation support and PL, this fall
Ypsilanti Community Schools Renews Districtwide Partnership to Address Chronic Absenteeism
BALTIMORE, Md. — July 30, 2026 — Michigan’s Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) today announced the renewal of its partnership with Concentric Educational Solutions through the 2026-2027 ...
Renaissance and Discovery Education Announce Partnership to Advance Instructional Coherence and Unified Assessment Insights
Collaboration brings Discovery Education Science Techbook assessment content into Renaissance, helping districts connect curriculum, assessment, and instruction
CODiE Awards Honor Renaissance Math as Best Mathematics Instructional Solution
Industry peers recognize Renaissance’s math instruction for the second consecutive year, highlighting lesson quality, actionable data, and alignment with core curriculum
ClassDojo Earns Inaugural CODiE Award for Best Parent Engagement Platform
New national award category recognizes the growing importance of family engagement in student success and names ClassDojo its first winner
Penda Learning Earns 2026 CODiE Award for Best Science Instructional Solution
Second consecutive year of CODiE recognition reinforces Penda Learning's leadership in K–12 science intervention
KidWind Names Remy Pangle from REpowering Schools as its New Executive Director
Pangle will lead the organization’s growth into solar energy education and expanded student learning opportunities
CyberNut Acquires Neptune Navigate Digital Citizenship Platform, Expanding Its Student Safety Offering for K-12 Districts
Acquisition expands CyberNut's student safety offering with a widely adopted digital citizenship curriculum.
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