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What a Major EdTech Award Tells Us About School Data Systems
Learn how school districts evaluate Student Information Systems like Synergy, the hidden costs of EdTech awards, and how to protect student FERPA data.
New Literacy Tools Pivot Away From Solo Screens to Support Teachers
Learn why schools are pivoting toward teacher-led, unified literacy systems like Reading Horizons Ascend as teenage reading scores hit historic lows.
Reading Horizons Wins Top Award for Adaptive Reading Technology
Discover how Reading Horizons' award-winning adaptive literacy technology compares to real academic research on AI-driven phonics and reading tools.
TeachTown Wins Award as Research Backs Inclusive Pre-K Classrooms
Learn why TeachTown's Launch for PreK won a major award, and how research shows inclusive early classrooms and speech support help neurodiverse children thrive.
How AI Search Is Changing the Study Tools Families Use
A new EdTech index reveals how ChatGPT and Claude are replacing Google search for parents, while research warns of rising student reliance on AI homework.
Why Digital Hall Passes Are Sparking Privacy Debates in Schools
As schools adopt digital hall passes like GoGuardian Hall Pass and SmartPass, parents and privacy advocates warn of invasive surveillance and data tracking.
How Schools Are Using Algorithms to Create Balanced Classrooms
Learn how elementary schools are adopting algorithmic placement tools like Class Composer, and discover what research says about classroom balance and bias.
Award-Winning Classroom AI Tool Cleo Focuses on Brain Science
Learn how Cleo, an award-winning neuroscience-based LMS, uses classroom AI to automate lesson plans, improve learning outcomes, and protect student data.
Schools Turn to Predictive Software to Fight Chronic Absenteeism
Learn how predictive attendance software like SchoolStatus aims to combat the chronic absenteeism crisis, and what it means for student data privacy.
How Award-Winning College Prep Tools Streamline Student Planning
Xello wins top edtech award. Discover how modern college prep platforms use automation, manage student data, and address equity in post-secondary planning.
Universities Sponsor Free Graduate Test Prep to Lower Career Barriers
Discover how universities are partnering with Kaplan to provide free, campus-wide graduate test prep, saving students over $75 million in out-of-pocket fees.
How Public Universities Are Removing the High Cost of Exam Prep
Discover how universities are utilizing Kaplan's All Access License to provide free test prep for graduate and licensing exams, saving students millions.