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Education in a connected world: Preparing students for global careers

April 17, 2026April 16, 2026 by Shaun Fuchs, Centennial Schools

To prepare learners for this world of work, education must prioritize advanced literacy and communication from the earliest years

The world of work is changing fast. Careers no longer sit neatly within a single industry, city, or even country; they span disciplines, time zones, technologies, and cultures.

Student Well-Being

District leaders must adapt to meet changing student mental health and behavioral needs

April 7, 2026 by Brandy Samuell, M. Ed., & Kay Kelly, eLuma

How school systems are building clear, connected ways to respond as student mental health needs and student well-being needs grow.

District leaders across the country are grappling with a deepening crisis: Student mental and behavioral health needs are growing more complex. In a recent national survey, 58 percent…

College and Career Readiness

College readiness starts in kindergarten: Why rethinking K–12 math is the key

April 2, 2026 by Beth Zhang, Lavinia Group & Emily Shisler, Bellwether

True college readiness is the ability to reason flexibly, apply efficient strategies, and persist through complex problems.

When Senator Bill Cassidy recently questioned whether K–12 systems are adequately preparing students for college-level math, he touched a nerve in the national conversation.

School Data Management

Data intelligence in education: Building the right foundation for better decisions

March 19, 2026 by Rishi Raj Gera, Magic EdTech

Education needs systems that make trusted data usable--that is where real transformation in data intelligence and data management begins.

Data has become one of the most important strategic assets in education. Yet across institutions, publishers, and edtech companies, it often remains fragmented, inconsistently governed, and difficult to…

College and Career Readiness

New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning

February 25, 2026 by Teach Strats Staff

A new partnership provides flexible career-connected learning units designed for microschools and other emerging education models.

Microschools are small learning environments that typically serve a limited number of students and emphasize personalization and strong relationships. Often blending elements of traditional schooling, project-based learning, and…

District Management

A smarter way to modernize aging school facilities

February 20, 2026 by Brett Taylor, Mooring USA

A practical framework for education leaders to prioritize safety, resilience, and continuity when upgrading aging school facilities.

School buildings quietly shape everything that happens inside them. When systems work as intended, learning moves forward uninterrupted. When they fail, instruction, safety, and trust can unravel quickly.

Digital Learning Tools

The death of the static textbook: Why financial education must be “live”

January 30, 2026 by Isaac Lamptey, Piggy Investors

Democratizing financial intelligence means democratizing the technology that delivers it--financial education and edtech must be modern.

Imagine trying to teach a student how to navigate the city of New York in 2026 using a map from 1950. The streets have changed names, new bridges…

IT Innovations

Connected campuses: Modernizing education communications for safety and simplicity

January 12, 2026 by Damon Covey, GoTo

Modernized education communication isn't just convenient, but functions to bolster safety and responsiveness.

Schools, colleges, and universities face growing challenges in keeping their communities informed, connected, and engaged.

Edtech Trends

49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026

January 16, 2026January 1, 2026 by Laura Ascione

Schools face challenges and opportunities to innovate, integrate new edtech practices, and move beyond classroom walls for lifelong education.

As K-12 schools prepare for 2026, edtech and innovation are no longer driven by novelty--it’s driven by necessity. District leaders are navigating tighter budgets, shifting enrollment, rising cybersecurity…

Digital Learning Tools

3 reasons to switch to virtual set design

November 26, 2025 by Jared Cole, Churchill High School, Livonia Public Schools

Virtual set design offers more than just impressive shows--it provides a cost-effective, flexible, and innovative approach to storytelling.

If you’ve attended a professional show or musical recently, chances are you’ve seen virtual set design in action. This approach to stage production has gained so much traction…

Digital Learning Tools

More parents are homeschooling–and turning to podcasts for syllabus support

November 6, 2025 by Jed Baker, Starglow Media

Homeschooling is increasing, and with it is the need for flexible, affordable, and trustworthy educational content--often found in podcasts.

A revolution quietly underway in American education: the rise of homeschooling. In the past decade, there’s been a 61 percent increase in homeschool students across the United States,…

College and Career Readiness

Making career readiness meaningful in today’s classrooms

October 29, 2025 by Jessica Stanford, RN, Baldwin Preparatory Academy

Career readiness programs help students see the relevance of their learning and give them the confidence to pursue their goals.

How can we make classroom learning more meaningful for our students? In today’s rapidly evolving world, preparing learners for the future isn’t about gathering academic knowledge.

College and Career Readiness

They love me, they love me not: Smart strategies to help students find the perfect college

October 27, 2025 by Donald Kamentz, Contigo Ed

All students can find a college or university that aligns with their goals and abilities, but the college search is an art and a science.

You’ll often hear two words come up in advising sessions as students look ahead to college: match and fit. They sound interchangeable, but they’re not.

Education Policy & Funding

Funding technology initiatives in uncertain times

October 24, 2025 by Gillian Rhodes, Avantis Education

Be intentional about where to look for technology funding, how to frame proposals, and how to measure and share impact

Recent policy shifts have caused significant uncertainty in K-12 education funding, especially for technology initiatives. It’s no longer business as usual. Schools can’t rely on the same federal…

College and Career Readiness

Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learning

October 7, 2025 by Dr. Angie Haro, EdD, Education Service Center Region 19

Career-connected learning ensure that all students graduate prepared, inspired, and equipped to thrive in college and the workforce.

For nearly two decades, I’ve worked to improve teaching and learning with technology. And while the continuously evolving nature of technology has changed the trajectory of my career…

8 Must-Have Features of a Winning School Library Management System

September 18, 2025August 29, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Invest in your students’ futures with MackinVision. This new school library resource management tool delivers intuitive browsing, secure access, ... Read more

District Management

Beyond AI: Human connection still drives school attendance

November 7, 2025August 28, 2025 by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus

When it comes to school attendance, showing up to school is a human decision driven by authentic relationships--not AI.

At ISTE this summer, I lost count of how many times I heard "AI" as the answer to every educational challenge imaginable. Student engagement? AI-powered personalization!

How Clearfield Elementary Connected Reading, Attendance, and Joy

September 18, 2025July 31, 2025 by Jeff Festa

At Clearfield Elementary, increasing reading engagement wasn’t just about books—it was about improving student attendance and creating a culture that ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Middle and high school students need education, career guidance

July 10, 2025 by Teach Strats Staff

Students need early access to career education and opportunities that empower them to pursue their interests and strengths.

Students need more support around education paths and career options, including hands-on experiences, according to a new nationwide survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance.

Live @ ISTE 2025

Showfloor News: LG highlights new tools to help educators create, manage, and share

July 1, 2025 by Laura Ascione

LG Electronics USA, the edtech innovator behind the Google EDLA-certified LG CreateBoard interactive display, is once again raising the bar ... Read more

Live @ ISTE 2025

Look Who’s Talking: Dr. Mahnaz Charania, Chief Transformation Officer, The New Teacher Project

July 3, 2025June 23, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

When—Tuesday, July 1, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.HBGCC – Mainstage Think Big Series: The Invisible Currency: Social Capital and the Future of Career-Connected Learning ... Read more

Curriculum & Assessment

The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning

May 20, 2025 by George Philhower, Ed.D., Eastern Hancock Schools

Moving away from standardized learning schedules helps schools focus on learning and foster an immersive learning experience for students.

In education, we talk a lot about equity, personalization, and meeting students where they are. But we often ignore one fundamental truth: Learning takes time, and the time…

College and Career Readiness

Career-connected learning builds a more employable, future-ready generation

May 2, 2025 by Edson Barton, YouScience

If we pair students’ strengths with in-demand careers through career-connected learning, we are ensuring the success of our students.

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a fundamental psychological theory that explains human motivation. At its base are physiological and safety needs, followed by love and belonging, esteem,…

Student Well-Being

Screen-free students: How Spokane Public Schools is helping kids engage in real life

January 24, 2025 by Sean Duke, Washington State School Directors' Association

In just two years, the district has seen attendance increase, student engagement and wellness improve, and dependence on smartphones diminish

The adverse effects of this excessive screen time have significantly impacted students’ social- emotional health. Forty-one percent of teens with the highest social media usage struggle with mental health issues.

Live @ FETC 2025

Show Floor News–Supporting Teachers with AI

January 17, 2025January 16, 2025 by Laura Ascione

AI can’t replace teachers, but it can support them. Merlyn, a voice-controlled AI classroom assistant from Merlyn Mind, is designed ... Read more

College and Career Readiness

Students want more career-connected learning

October 18, 2024 by Laura Ascione

A new poll finds that nearly half of New Hampshire high school students learn about new jobs through career-connected learning.

Fifty-nine percent of students say they would like more opportunities for career-connected learning, according to a new report from the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup.

E-rate Funding

New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

October 17, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Lack of at-home internet access for many students perpetuates the homework gap--but a new E-rate action on wi-fi- hotspots can change that.

Learning is mobile--but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but who lack connectivity?

Newsline

Vernier Science Education Becomes Sole Distributor of Select MicroLAB High School- and College-Level Chemistry Accessories

September 30, 2024 by Teach Strats Staff

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Connected by a shared commitment to hands-on science education and customer service, Vernier Science Education is partnering ... Read more

Newsline

HMH Introduces Coachly to Empower Educators with On-Demand Instructional Coaching for Back to School

September 2, 2024 by Teach Strats Staff

BOSTON — Adaptive learning company HMH today announced the launch of HMH Coachly™, an innovative service that provides educators with unlimited access to ... Read more

District Management

Creating smart campuses to transform student life

August 2, 2024 by Erin McDannald, Elevated

The rise of smart campuses represents a substantial shift in how we approach education and student well-being

Imagine a school where learning isn't confined to the classroom. The curriculum is adaptive in real-time, and technology is used intuitively to ensure every aspect of student life…

Future Schools: The Power of Connection

October 2, 2024July 29, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Teach Strats recently connected with three Verizon education and technology experts to tackle some of the most pressing issues for ... Read more

Student Well-Being

It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age

June 7, 2024 by Kyle Berger, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

Protecting and educating our children and upholding students' well-being is not just a school problem--it’s a societal problem.

There’s a new pillar of knowledge school districts need to impart upon their students, and it’s how to navigate today’s connected, digitally enabled world.

District Management

5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication

May 29, 2024 by Britni Calzada, Westwood ISD

Using the right tech tool can help districts bridge communication gaps and foster a connected school community.

Schools and districts nationwide are learning that effective communication with families is more important than ever before. Unfortunately, developing a communications plan is time- and resource-intensive, especially if…

Keep students connected and devices protected with InfoCase!

October 16, 2024April 17, 2024 by Jeff Festa

At InfoCase, we are driven by a passion to keep students connected and devices protected. With over 30 years of ... Read more

Live @ CoSN2024

Show Stopper—CTL on Connected Chromebooks

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

CTL, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education, will present at the upcoming Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) conference in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, ... Read more

E-rate Funding

E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure

March 18, 2024 by Brian Stephens

With the right data, school leaders can make informed decisions that maximize their budgets through E-rate knowledge.

When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.

IT Innovations

3 considerations to ensure a future-proof network

March 13, 2024 by Roger Sands

Addressing three key areas will future-proof networks and prepare wired and Wi-Fi networks to meet the needs of today's and future students.

There are three top technologies for school district CTOs to consider when planning for the health and longevity of their wired and Wi-Fi networks.

STEM & STEAM Trends

Museum of Science, Boston releases equity-oriented engineering curricula

February 29, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) brings the creativity and expertise of the Museum of Science into classrooms with engaging engineering curricula focused on equity.

Bringing public science learning beyond its onsite exhibits and programs, the Museum of Science, Boston has launched a collection of preK-8 engineering and STEM curricula designed to engage…

Innovation Insights

Crunch the Numbers: New data on student tech use; Chromebook predictions; and the impact of pandemic relief funds

February 27, 2024February 26, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. “Born connected: The rise ... Read more

District Management

Ensure Your District is Data Ready with this Free Playbook

February 1, 2024 by Content Provided by Digital Promise

An effective interoperable data solution will help educators identify and address district opportunity gaps and outcomes.

Unprecedented funding has flowed into districts over the last several years as part of pandemic support and recovery efforts. As a result of this increased investment in technology,…

Education in a connected world: Preparing students for global careers

District leaders must adapt to meet changing student mental health and behavioral needs

College readiness starts in kindergarten: Why rethinking K–12 math is the key

Data intelligence in education: Building the right foundation for better decisions

New partnership expands access to flexible career-connected learning

A smarter way to modernize aging school facilities

The death of the static textbook: Why financial education must be “live”

Connected campuses: Modernizing education communications for safety and simplicity

49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026

3 reasons to switch to virtual set design

More parents are homeschooling–and turning to podcasts for syllabus support

Making career readiness meaningful in today’s classrooms

They love me, they love me not: Smart strategies to help students find the perfect college

Funding technology initiatives in uncertain times

Tools and ideas to engage students in career-connected learning

Beyond AI: Human connection still drives school attendance

Middle and high school students need education, career guidance

Showfloor News: LG highlights new tools to help educators create, manage, and share

The clock is ticking: Why standardized schedules don’t work for learning

Career-connected learning builds a more employable, future-ready generation

Show Floor News–Supporting Teachers with AI

Students want more career-connected learning

New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

Vernier Science Education Becomes Sole Distributor of Select MicroLAB High School- and College-Level Chemistry Accessories

HMH Introduces Coachly to Empower Educators with On-Demand Instructional Coaching for Back to School

Creating smart campuses to transform student life

It takes a village to protect students’ well-being in the digital age

5 ways to engage your school community with tech-powered communication

E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure

3 considerations to ensure a future-proof network

Museum of Science, Boston releases equity-oriented engineering curricula

Crunch the Numbers: New data on student tech use; Chromebook predictions; and the impact of pandemic relief funds

Ensure Your District is Data Ready with this Free Playbook

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Follett Content Accelerates Public Library Strategy

Celebrating Teachers: Nominate Outstanding Educators for Crystal Apple Awards

School Specialty Expands Learning Beyond the Screen with New Outdoor Furniture Line

Avantis Education Transforms Classroom Inclusivity with Launch of EduverseTHRIVE at TCEA 2026

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

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