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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.
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
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
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
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.
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 ...
Summit K12’s New Summit 360™ Provides Total Visibility into All English Learner Students within One Powerful Platform
AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2026 — Today, Summit K12 announced Summit 360 ™ , a comprehensive accountability platform that collects, stores, and securely manages data across every stage of ...
Ecorse Public Schools Extends Partnership Focused on Reengaging Chronically Absent Students
BALTIMORE, Md. — March 3, 2026 — Michigan’s Ecorse Public Schools (EPS) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Concentric Educational Solutions to continue a dist...
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