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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 man sits beside a sad young girl in a classroom, gently reassuring her with a hand on her shoulder while speaking calmly.Shining a Light: National Depression Education & Awareness Month in SchoolsOctober spotlights depression awareness. Learn how schools can recognize subtle signs, support mental health, and empower both students and teachers.Oct 34 min readEdCircuit Staff
  2. A classroom where students stored phones in a numbered Phones Away pocket chart as the teacher points to the boardSaying ‘No’ to Cell Phones in the Classroom: Statewide Bans Take Hold for 2025-26Most students now attend schools with a phone rule in state law. Why states are banning phones, and what makes a school-wide ban work.Oct 26 min readEdCircuit Staff
  3. Five educators with laptops around a table while a presenter stands by a screen reading AI in EducationTeacher Professional Development in the Age of AITeachers are using AI faster than districts train them. What effective teacher professional development on AI looks like, with the latest data.Oct 25 min readEdCircuit Staff
  4. Yellow text reading Government Shutdown above red-and-white caution tape, with white text below saying How a Federal Shutdown Threatens Education, next to icons of a schoolhouse and a graduation cap with a book.When the Lights Go Dark: How a Federal Shutdown Threatens EducationThe 2025 shutdown could disrupt K–12 and higher ed, from funding delays to stalled research. Here’s what it means for schools, colleges, and families.Oct 15 min readEdCircuit Staff
  5. A group of focused young gamers wearing headsets sit at computers, cheering enthusiastically as they play together in a dark room with blue lighting.Leveling Up Education: How High School Esports Went from Lockdown Lifeline to College PipelineWhen schools shut down in 2020, video games weren’t just a distraction; they were survival. Students logged on not to rack up kills or loot, but to hang out. The headset became the cafeteria table. The match lobby replaced the…Oct 14 min readEdCircuit Staff
  6. Two white sensors on a beige wall, one showing temperature and humidity, in a lab room with a sink and ventilation ductUsing Artificial Intelligence to Elevate Science Lab SafetyAI is promoted as a way to make science labs safer. What schools actually use today, what is still research, and how to pilot technology well.Sep 303 min readEdCircuit Staff
  7. A man in a white lab coat stands in a classroom, reading a blue binder labeled Science Safety Manual, 9th Grade. A chalkboard and laboratory glassware are visible in the background.Understanding Potential Lab Activity Hazards and Risks: A Safer Ed PodcastSafer Ed explores how science labs spark curiosity but also carry risks. Learn to identify hazards, assess risks, and create a Safer STEM lab environment.Sep 292 min readEdCircuit Staff
  8. A teacher stands in front of a classroom of young students using tablets, while digital charts and graphs are displayed on a large screen behind her. The students are seated at desks and focused on their devices.Personalized Learning with AIPersonalized learning with AI can raise achievement when tools make students think. What the research shows and what school leaders must decide.Sep 2911 min readEdCircuit Staff
  9. Four-panel illustration: a school building under construction, a woman and robot at a laptop, a teacher with two students (one in a wheelchair) using tech, and icons of a lock, chat bubbles, and an AI-enabled device.The Stories That Matter, edCircuit’s Weekly Roundup, Issue 2Stories That Matter this week include school construction, AI admissions, inclusive STEM, data privacy, and voice + visual AI in K–12.Sep 263 min readEdCircuit Staff
  10. A teenage boy in blue headphones uses a tablet in a classroom, with Spanish and French flags on the wall behind himHow AI Is Revolutionizing Foreign-Language LearningAI gives language students more chances to practice speaking and writing. What the tools do, what the research shows, and how teachers can use them.Sep 254 min readEdCircuit Staff
  11. A family of four sits on a couch watching a TV showing four students walking toward a brick school building with a white clock tower on a sunny day.Applying Smarter: How AI is Transforming the College AdmissionsArtificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the admissions experience—making it faster, more personalized, and accessible for students and colleges alike.Sep 244 min readEdCircuit Staff
  12. An empty classroom with rows of desks; at the back, two workers on scaffolding repair the ceiling, with caution tape and plastic sheets separating the construction area.What Parents Should Know When Their School Is Under ConstructionParents and students deserve transparency when their school undergoes construction. Safety, communication, and duty of care must remain top priorities.Sep 234 min readEdCircuit Staff
  13. A teacher and three students, all wearing lab coats, gloves, and safety goggles, observe a beaker during a science experiment in a classroom. Another student works in the background.Inclusive Classrooms with Universal Design: Safer Ed PodcastUniversal design for science labs builds access in before a student needs it. What it covers and where to start.Sep 226 min readEdCircuit Staff
  14. A student wearing headphones speaks while using a laptop in a classroom, with an open book in front of him. Other students and a teacher are present, and digital sound wave graphics appear around the main student.How Voice and Visual AI Are Transforming K–12 EducationVoice recognition and visual AI are reshaping classrooms—from reading support to lab safety—while raising new questions about privacy and equity.Sep 224 min readEdCircuit Staff
  15. Split image: On the left, an old beige computer displays the AOL logo and Youve got mail! message. On the right, a boy wearing a VR headset sits beside a small robot, with a teacher and chalkboard in the background.edCircuit Weekly Roundup: The Stories That Matter, Issue 1From AOL’s legacy to AI rovers, VR, data privacy, and inclusive STEM safety, this week’s edCircuit roundup explores the trends shaping education.Sep 193 min readEdCircuit Staff
  16. A person is using a laptop showing an online training course titled Module 1: Intro to Safety, with a sidebar menu and an illustration of two people, one presenting safety information on a screen.Why Learning Management Systems (LMS) Have Become the Heart of Modern Education and TrainingA decade ago, learning management systems (LMS) were static digital filing cabinets, teachers uploaded assignments, and students logged in to complete them.Sep 183 min readEdCircuit Staff
  17. A small white delivery robot with six wheels and an orange flag moves along a sidewalk on a college campus, with a brick building and green lawns in the background.How AI-Powered Rovers Are Changing College LifePowered by AI, real-time GPS, and robotics, these quirky novelty autonomous bots are revolutionizing the way students live and learn.Sep 174 min readEdCircuit Staff
  18. A vintage computer with a CRT monitor on a wooden desk, surrounded by framed family photos, a potted plant, and a lamp. A keypad is mounted on the wall, and a scenic mountain photo hangs above.From the Screech to the Cloud: How AOL Dial-Up Sparked a Generation of LearningAs the company retires its dial-up service, educators can look back on how AOL sparked habits, ideas, and infrastructure that power modern education technologySep 164 min readEdCircuit Staff
  19. A teacher and three students wearing safety goggles watch a small balloon-powered car on a desk. A chalkboard behind them reads “Balloon-Powered Car Challenge.” The students look engaged and curious.Inclusive Safety in STEM Classrooms: A Safer Ed PodcastInclusive science lab safety starts with access. National data and practical lab adjustments for students with IEPs.Sep 156 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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