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How a Classroom Audio System Helps Every Student Hear Every Word
In a busy classroom, hearing every word isn’t a given. Classroom noise, distance from the teacher, vocal strain, and mild hearing loss all quietly chip away at learning — students seated farthest from the teacher receive only about half the strength of their voice. In this post, Dr. Monica Burns — former classroom teacher, author, […]
Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best of Show at ISTE 2026
Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best of Show at ISTE 2026 Tech & Learning has named the Redcat a Best of Show winner at ISTELive 26. Judges scoured the Orlando show floor evaluating products on ease of use, value, uniqueness, and real impact on teacher workflows and student achievement — and the Redcat delivered […] Lightspeed’s Latest Instructional Audio Updates Enable Greater Ease of Use and Flexibility for Teachers
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 TUALATIN, Ore., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Decades of research confirm that classrooms become more engaging and effective environments when students can clearly hear their teachers. To support teachers’ efforts to […]
Lightspeed Appoints Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad as Vice President of Business Development, Expands Senior Leadership Team
TUALATIN, Ore., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lightspeed, a leader in classroom audio technology and instructional equity, today announced the strategic expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad as Vice President of Business Development. This move, alongside the recent elevations of Julie Plotz, Controller, and Melonie Good, Director of People Support, underscores Lightspeed’s […]
Lightspeed’s Topcat Cascadia Named Winner in Tech & Learning’s Best of 2025 Awards
Lightspeed’s Topcat Cascadia Named Winner in Tech & Learning’s Best of 2025 Awards Ceiling-mounted networked audio solution recognized for its dual-impact design, enhancing classroom instruction and campus-wide safety communication TUALATIN, Ore. – [Feb. 20, 2026] – Lightspeed, the leading provider of instructional audio solutions that enable equal access to learning, is proud to announce that […]
How Instructional Audio Transforms the Inclusive Classroom with Lightspeed Technologies
How Instructional Audio Transforms the Inclusive Classroom with Lightspeed Technologies CEO David Solomon sat down with Tim Villegas and the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education’s Think Inclusive Podcast to discuss how instructional audio cuts through classroom noise to create a better learning environment for everyone, boosting student engagement and confidence and supporting teacher vocal health. As David shares, “The beauty […]
49 Predictions About Edtech, Innovation, And–yes–AI in 2026
49 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 Laura Ascione As 2026 begins, schools face challenges and opportunities to innovate, integrate new technologies and practices, and look beyond classroom walls for lifelong learning 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 […]