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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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  1. A woman stands in a classroom looking at a laptop, with digital graphics of charts and an AI symbol projected above the computer, suggesting the use of artificial intelligence in education or data analysis.Can AI Power a Future Learning Management System?AI is transforming the LMS from a course hub into a learning operating system—adaptive, equitable, and teacher-powered for the future of K–12.Oct 292 min readEdCircuit Staff
  2. A science classroom with lab tables and stools is filled with smoke as a ceiling fire sprinkler sprays water, creating a misty atmosphere. Bright lights and large windows illuminate the scene.When the Science Lab Catches Fire: Duty of Care, Prevention, and the Barnegat High School Wake-Up CallA science lab fire at Barnegat High School highlights school safety, duty of care, fire prevention, and the impact of lab incidents on education.Oct 285 min readEdCircuit Staff
  3. A partially completed jigsaw puzzle of the U.S. Capitol building sits on a dark wooden surface, with several pieces missing and a few loose pieces nearby.The Department of Education in a Shutdown: What’s Actually Happening and What It Means for SchoolsExplore how the 2025 federal government shutdown impacts the Department of Education, K-12 schools, funding delays, and compliance for district leaders.Oct 284 min readEdCircuit Staff
  4. A hand holds an abacus in the background, another hand holds a graphing calculator showing graphs, and a wrist with a smartwatch displays a line graph and the number 120, set against day and night backgrounds.From Beads to Bots: How “Counting Companions” Evolved into AIWe’ve always built counting tools to extend our minds from an abacus to AI. Here’s the history, the NASA story, and practical moves for classrooms and policy.Oct 286 min readEdCircuit Staff
  5. Four students wearing safety goggles and gloves work with tools in a classroom workshop. An instructor stands behind them, observing and guiding. One student uses a soldering iron, another uses a drill, and others work at benches.Hazards, Equipment, and Classroom Challenges in Career and Technical Education Part 3 of 4Part 3 of the Safer Ed series on career and technical education safety examines classroom hazards, equipment risks and the common injuries CTE teachers face.Oct 273 min readEdCircuit Staff
  6. A collage: top left shows a “No Cellphones” sign with phones in pockets, top right shows smiling students on a bus, bottom left shows a man writing at a desk, bottom right shows a man and boy at a computer with a padlock icon on screen.The Stories That Matter, edCircuit’s Weekly Roundup, Issue 6This week’s Stories That Matter: AI, cybersecurity, phone-free schools, CTE safety, network resilience, budgeting, and student well-being.Oct 244 min readEdCircuit Staff
  7. A digital illustration of a school building with a Wi-Fi symbol above it, connected by network lines to a neural network pattern on the left, representing technology and connectivity in education.AI, Automation, and the Future of K–12 NetworksAI and automation are redefining K–12 networks, cybersecurity, and readiness. CoSN’s podcast and webinar explore how districts can lead with trust and strategy.Oct 245 min readEdCircuit Staff
  8. A teacher stands near students using laptops in a classroom. She gestures toward a laptop displaying digital icons representing files, chat, analytics, and checklists, illustrating technology in education.Breaking Down Learning Platforms: What You Need to KnowLearning platforms are the backbone of digital instruction, integrating content, communication, and data into a single ecosystem for schools and districts.Oct 243 min readEdCircuit Staff
  9. How Schools Can Teach Cybersecurity (Middle & High School) During Cybersecurity Awareness MonthHow Schools Can Teach Cybersecurity During Cybersecurity Awareness MonthPractical lessons for grades 6–12 on ransomware, passwords, public Wi-Fi, cyberbullying, phishing, malware, and hacked emails—with free Science Safety modules.Oct 235 min readEdCircuit Staff
  10. AI and school budgets: an AI hand stops scissors from cutting a budget strip of teachers, labs, music and art while AI light rearranges the money into a smarter planPlanning Smarter, Not Cutting Deeper: AI and the Future of School BudgetsAI helps districts forecast enrollment, manage energy, and optimize resources — reducing costs without eliminating teachers or student programs.Oct 234 min readEdCircuit Staff
  11. Four teenagers sit around a table in a cafeteria, smiling and playing cards. Food trays with meals are in front of them, and a “No Cellphones” sign is visible on the wall behind them.The Phone-Free Push: How ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Cellphone Limits Are Changing School CultureOhio joins states nationwide in restricting the use of cellphones in schools. Are classrooms calmer and lunchrooms louder, or is enforcement the real challenge?Oct 225 min readEdCircuit Staff
  12. When the Cloud Goes Dark: How the AWS Outage Tested Schools’ Digital ResilienceWhen the Cloud Goes Dark: How the AWS Outage Tested Schools’ Digital ResilienceAn AWS outage disrupted learning nationwide. Here’s how schools can build resilience, plan backups, and protect instructional time.Oct 215 min readEdCircuit Staff
  13. Four students wearing safety earmuffs work on woodworking projects at a table in a workshop classroom, focusing on their tasks with materials and tools in front of them.Turning Down the Volume: Protecting Student Hearing in SchoolsFrom music rooms to CTE labs, students face hidden noise risks. AI tools and safe practices can help schools protect hearingOct 214 min readEdCircuit Staff
  14. A man holding a clipboard with safety charts stands in a classroom, as students work on hands-on projects at workbenches in the background. The charts show accident rates by training level and class size.What the Data Tells Us About Safety in Career and Technical EducationNumbers don’t lie: safety training, occupancy limits, and classroom culture directly affect accident rates in Career and Technical Education.Oct 203 min readEdCircuit Staff
  15. A school bus with kids walking by.Riding Safely Together: National School Bus Safety Week (Oct 20–24, 2025)National School Bus Safety Week (Oct 20–24, 2025) brings schools and communities together to build safer routines and celebrate safe student travel.Oct 203 min readEdCircuit Staff
  16. The Stories That Matter, edCircuit’s Weekly Roundup, Issue 5The Stories That Matter, edCircuit’s Weekly Roundup, Issue 5This week’s Stories That Matter covers how schools manage challenges like budget cuts, mental health, lab safety, AI learning, and emergency preparedness.Oct 173 min readEdCircuit Staff
  17. Four professionals work together in an office with multiple screens displaying data charts, cloud icons, and security symbols. Two people sit and use computers while two others stand and discuss in a collaborative environment.Building Your Learning Continuity Plan or Business Continuity PlanCoSN’s CIRCUITS resource helps districts build a continuity plan that protects instruction and operations during disruptions.Oct 174 min readEdCircuit Staff
  18. A teacher with a notepad talks to three concerned-looking teenagers in a classroom. A chalkboard behind them reads Mental Health Awareness.High School Student Depression: What Principals, Counselors, & Educators Must KnowHigh school student depression is examined for principals, counselors and educators, with guidance on spotting warning signs early and building caring schools.Oct 174 min readEdCircuit Staff
  19. An illustration shows a torn paper labeled BUDGET CUTS separating scenes of students learning, doing science, and playing violin near a sign reading ATHLETIC DEPT. and a school bus, symbolizing school budget reductions.The Cost of Cuts: How Budget Decisions Reshape the Classroom ExperienceFrom science labs to music halls, budget cuts silence opportunities, weaken athletics, and disconnect families from the schools they depend on.Oct 166 min readEdCircuit Staff
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EdCircuit Staff

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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