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  1. A woman holding a walkie-talkie stands by a lab table with beakers and a clipboard, while two people argue about risky decisions in the background near a door.Risky Decisions in School Safety Under PressureSchool safety decision making under pressure: what stress research and OSHA guidance say, and how to review drills.Apr 207 min readEdCircuit Staff
  2. Four students with achievement awards and a teacher with a Teacher of the Year plaque stand smiling at an End-of-Year Recognition event, with a crowd and graduates in the background.Why End-of-Year Recognition Matters in SchoolsEnd-of-year recognition celebrates student success, teacher dedication, and staff contributions while strengthening school culture and community.Apr 205 min readEdCircuit Staff
  3. Students collaborate on STEM projects using laptops and tablets in a classroom; EdTech trends are evident with robotics equipment and a VR headset visible on the table.EdTech Trends Transforming High School ClassroomsEdTech in high school is transforming learning as students use digital tools, AI, and immersive technology to collaborate, create, and explore ideas.Apr 176 min readEdCircuit Staff
  4. A teacher talks with a group of students at a table in a classroom decorated with student mental health awareness posters and motivational signs.Student Mental Health: A Growing Focus in SchoolsStudent mental health is becoming a top priority in schools as educators focus on well-being, engagement, and the creation of supportive learning environments.Apr 165 min readEdCircuit Staff
  5. A security camera mounted on the ceiling above blue lockers in a school hallway as students walk pastCameras in Schools: Safety, Surveillance, and PrivacyNinety-three percent of public schools use security cameras. Who can see the footage, whether schools can watch students through laptops, and what to ask.Apr 155 min readEdCircuit Staff
  6. A crowd gathers near Chicago’s Cloud Gate sculpture with city skyscrapers in the background; overlaid text reads, CoSN 2026 Day 2: On the Ground with edCircuit at the CoSN Conference.CoSN 2026 Day 2: AI Drives K-12 LeadershipCoSN 2026 Day 2 reveals AI, cybersecurity, and screen time at the center of K–12 as districts move quickly from ideas to action.Apr 144 min readEdCircuit Staff
  7. A young man runs through a parking lot with a water balloon while two young women chase him with water guns; several people watch and smile in the background, highlighting the Senior Tag risks schools can’t ignore.Senior Tag Risks Schools Can’t IgnoreSenior Tag is a growing high school trend, but safety risks, legal concerns, and costly disruptions are forcing schools and families to rethink the tradition.Apr 146 min readEdCircuit Staff
  8. Four students wearing safety glasses collaborate on building and programming a robotic vehicle at a table in the Career Pathways classroom.Career Pathways: Preparing Students for the FutureCareer pathways in high school help students explore careers, develop workforce skills, and connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities.Apr 145 min readEdCircuit Staff
  9. CoSN 2026 event promo highlighting learning, networking, and K-12 innovation; features the Chicago skyline reflected in a dome set against a blue background. Join education leaders at CoSN 2026 for inspiration and connection.CoSN 2026: On the Ground with edCircuitCoSN 2026 brings edCircuit to Chicago to connect with K–12 leaders, explore AI, and understand what’s next in education.Apr 134 min readEdCircuit Staff
  10. Three students walk and talk in a school hallway, holding notebooks, while a janitor cleans the floor in the background. A large clock is visible above them.After-Hours School Safety Gaps Leaders MissAfter-hours school safety gaps leaders miss happen when students remain in buildings without clear supervision. Learn how schools can close these risks.Apr 135 min readEdCircuit Staff
  11. A diverse panel of officials sits at a long desk facing an audience in a formal meeting room, representing School Boards, with flags and an emblem displayed on the wall.Why School Boards Are Under More Pressure Than EverSchool boards are under more pressure than ever as they navigate AI, safety, curriculum, and community expectations while guiding district decisions.Apr 134 min readEdCircuit Staff
  12. A student participates in a Phone-Free Schools initiative by placing her phone in a numbered storage pocket, while other students and a teacher are present in the background.Phone-Free Schools: A Growing Education MovementPhone-free schools are gaining momentum as educators examine how smartphones affect learning, student attention, and classroom engagement.Apr 105 min readEdCircuit Staff
  13. A school counselor talks with three students about college applications at a table covered in brochuresHow School Counselors Guide Students Toward SuccessSchool counselors guide students through academics, careers, college and wellbeing. What they do, how many students they serve and why it matters.Apr 96 min readEdCircuit Staff
  14. A teacher presents a slide about AI in education to students using laptops and tablets, a robot graphic on the screenAI in Education: A Guide for Schools and CollegesHow teachers and students use AI, what the research shows, AI tools for teachers, homework help, cheating, privacy and policy, for K-12 and higher education.Apr 811 min readEdCircuit Staff
  15. National Assistant Principals Week: an assistant principal in a shirt and tie smiles in a school hallway holding foldersNational Assistant Principals Week 2026National Assistant Principals Week is held each April. The 2027 dates, what assistant principals do, new data on the role and ideas.Apr 74 min readEdCircuit Staff
  16. A group of students sit around a table with financial documents, as one person holds a savings jar and another displays a budget chart in a classroom decorated for Financial Literacy Month.Financial Literacy Month: Why Money Education MattersFinancial Literacy Month highlights why students need strong financial education to manage budgeting, credit and digital spending in today’s fast-moving economyApr 76 min readEdCircuit Staff
  17. A spilled beaker with yellow liquid produces smoke on a lab table as a concerned woman discusses school safety communication on the phone, with two students watching in the background.School Safety Communication Breakdown RisksSchool safety communication breakdown risks occur when messages fail to create action. Learn how schools can fix gaps and improve response.Apr 65 min readEdCircuit Staff
  18. Teachers with lanyards trying a hands-on activity together at a conference breakout sessionWhy Education Conferences Matter for EducatorsEducation conferences give educators powerful professional development new strategies, and lasting connections that strengthen classrooms and school communitiesApr 67 min readEdCircuit Staff
  19. A college sports facility at sunset with an empty pool, tennis gear and athletes leaving, a stadium and flags behindNCAA Settlement Drives Olympic Sports CutsRevenue sharing under the House v. NCAA settlement is squeezing athletic budgets. Why colleges are cutting Olympic sports, and which programs have ended.Apr 36 min readEdCircuit Staff
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edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

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