EdTech Digest

After nearly two decades in edtech sales, I learned that success isn’t about louder messaging or better automation—it’s about earning the next conversation through creativity, humanity, and genuine connection. GUEST COLUMN | by Jason Fennell “I hope...

An estimated 773 million teens and adults worldwide cannot read above a basic level, according to UNESCO. For schools, the challenge is especially urgent among older students who need foundational reading support but are often disengaged by materials...

Math becomes more meaningful when students can see it in action. Savvas Learning Company’s new enVision+ Mathematics for grades K–8 is designed to do exactly that, helping students connect classroom learning to everyday experiences while building...

The challenges—and opportunities—defining the next era of K–12 education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As schools race to keep pace with technological change, the challenges facing education leaders extend far beyond connectivity. Equity,...

Dell Technologies Senior Vice President Leslie Harlien on AI, governance, shrinking margins for error, and what districts now demand from partners. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero The easy era of education technology is over. District leaders are no...

As schools rethink screen time and digital learning, one model shows how technology paired with authentic relationships can help vulnerable students persist toward graduation. GUEST COLUMN | by Diana Good Solis Much has been written about how...

Adolescents can focus deeply when they feel competent. The challenge for schools is making reading feel rewarding instead of revealing. GUEST COLUMN | by Matt Bardin Today’s adolescents grow up in a world engineered to deliver constant, low-friction...

AI can spark curiosity and expand learning—but when chatbots start acting like friends, the line between education and emotional manipulation quickly disappears. GUEST COLUMN | by Chris Rohlfs and Keanon O’Keefe The most dangerous thing an AI can say...

Concentric Educational Solutions has launched a new 90-Day Summer Pilot Program designed to help school districts tackle chronic absenteeism and reconnect disengaged K–12 students before the new academic year begins. The initiative combines...

GUEST COLUMN | by Vishal Gupta The fundamental problem with keyword-based filtering is that it mistakes words for meaning. It flags students researching suicide prevention for a health class project while missing those consuming harmful content that...