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Elementary School Deploys Classroom Mics to Boost Confidence of Students
A Southern California school has added technology that enhances "audio clarity" in its classrooms. New River Elementary School in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District has implemented microphones that hang around the necks of teachers and students to amplify their voices through a flat panel speaker.![Young students prepared for their day in class](https://lightspeed-tek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/3-Visions-of-Truly-Inclusive-Education.png)
3 Visions of Truly Inclusive Education
In their mission to prepare every student for college or a career, today’s K-12 schools have to support not just high achievers, but students with emotional disturbances, language issues, and hearing challenges. Here are three educators whose creative solutions are making “readiness for all” a reality.![People clapping for a presenter in the classroom](https://lightspeed-tek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/how-a-principal-inspired-an-innovative-classroom-audio-system.png)
How a Principal Inspired an Innovative Classroom Audio System
During my career as a school leader, I often had companies try to convince me to buy their products. For the most part, when I would say yes or no to what they offered, that would be the end of it. Once, though, my colleagues and I went beyond being purchasers and became partners in the product-development process.![Diverse students in the classroom working on their assignments](https://lightspeed-tek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/my-redcat-experience-amy-nelson.png)
My Redcat Experience – Amy Nelson
I remember using my Redcat for the first time on the first day of school. The students were a little surprised to hear my voice coming from the back of the room even though I was standing in front of them. They instantly adjusted, and now I can’t imagine my classroom without an audio system.Why Becoming a Partner of Tech Providers Helps Schools
A Principal shares how collaborating with a classroom audio company helped her serve her students better. When I was the Principal of Columbus Park Elementary School in Worcester, MA, I often had companies try to convince me to buy their products. For the most part, I would say yes or no to what they offered, […]![Diverse teacher posing at their school](https://lightspeed-tek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Principals_-The-lessons-we-learned-in-2016.png)