How to Integrate New Technology

n this article, three school leaders share their best practices for helping teachers start on the right foot when implementing new technology and pedagogy.

Trailblazing Companies in EdTech: Lightspeed Technologies

Lightspeed is focused on helping educators effectively use classroom audio systems to enhance instruction and improve student achievement.

ELL Specialist: These Are “My Tech Essentials”

As a Future Ready district, we use technology to engage students in every lesson, while providing resources to bridge the gap between their native language and English.

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.

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.

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.

How a Makerspace Brought Our School Together on a Budget

About five years ago, my school, Mountain View Elementary in Simi Valley, CA, was on the verge of closing down due to declining enrollment.

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, […]

Principals: The Lessons We Learned in 2016

Principals: The lessons we learned in 2016 The best educational leaders are lifelong learners. They are constantly expanding their knowledge, refining their skills, and looking for creative ways to help kids learn. As these four principals look back at 2016, they recall the most important ed tech lesson they learned this year—and look forward to […]