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 […]

EdTech: Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad of Lightspeed Technologies On How Their Technology Will Make An Important Positive Impact On Education

Lightspeed VP Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad shares how classroom instructional audio reduces cognitive load and helps every student hear, engage, and learn better.

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 […]

How to Start the Year Off Strong With New Tech

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The Power of Instructional Audio: Boosting Engagement, Communication, and Access in the Classroom

The Power of Instructional Audio: Boosting Engagement, Communication, and Access in the Classroom 05/14/25 By Lisa DeLapo As recently released NAEP scores reveal significant achievement declines and chronic absenteeism continues to plague K-12 schools, it’s clear that engaging and motivating students has never been more urgent. Education is facing some big challenges, and the old ways of […]

How One IT Director Prepped His District for Years of Change

Bob Fishtrom used the downtime of COVID-19 to rethink the use of ed-tech tools across 230 classrooms. Now, as schools enter a new era of uncertainty, the district technology director shares how careful planning can pay off.

Innovative Solutions to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Education: Insights from Lisa DeLapo

Innovative Solutions to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Education: Insights from Lisa DeLapo In this podcast episode, Jeffrey Bradbury and Lisa DeLapo discuss chronic absenteeism and how Union School District uses instructional audio technology to improve student engagement and classroom communication. Their conversation covers the four Cs of education while emphasizing the importance of listening to […]