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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 teenage boy with a backpack sits cross-legged on a sidewalk outside a McDonalds, focused on using a laptop. The restaurants yellow logo is visible on the building behind him.How Today’s Students Are the New Generation Left BehindLike latchkey kids in the '80s, today’s students make do with what they have. But when schoolwork is online, internet access isn’t optional—it’s essential.Jul 143 min readEdCircuit Staff
  2. A teacher and four diverse students smile and draw together at a table in an art classroom, surrounded by colorful paintings and art supplies.The Vital Role of After-School Programs in Student GrowthExplore how after-school clubs build community, develop real-world skills, and nurture student passions in engaging, inclusive environments.Jul 104 min readEdCircuit Staff
  3. A group of smiling children and an adult stand near a zoo entrance sign, looking at an elephant and a giraffe under a sunny sky with green trees in the background.Why Summer Field Trips Are a Big Win for Little LearnersFrom animals to art, summer field trips turn the world into a joyful, hands-on classroom, sparking wonder, creativity, and lifelong memories for early learners.Jul 95 min readEdCircuit Staff
  4. Elementary students at desks listening in a classroom, a girl in an orange shirt with an open book in front of herShould K-12 Schools Run Year-Round?Year-round school spreads the usual 180 days across the year. Here are the pros and cons, what the research found, and where districts use it now.Jul 810 min readEdCircuit Staff
  5. A young woman at a desk watches a video titled How the Solar System Was Formed on her laptopHow YouTube Became a Global Education PlatformEducation YouTube reaches billions of learners. How schools use it, which channels teachers rely on, and the tools that keep it safe and focused.Jul 74 min readEdCircuit Staff
  6. The image shows the number 250 in large, bold text overlaid on a background of the American flag with stars at the top and red and white stripes below.A Civics Celebration for the Classroom and the CountryAs the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026, classrooms have an opportunity to reconnect students with the civic values that shaped the nation.Jul 44 min readEdCircuit Staff
  7. A man in augmented reality glasses and gloves works under a car hood with holographic AI and engine graphics in blue lightHow AI Is Transforming Career and Technical Education (CTE)AI is changing skilled trades, not ending them. How career and technical education programs are preparing students and teachers for an AI-driven workforce.Jul 33 min readEdCircuit Staff
  8. A woman and two children sit on grass in a sunny park, smiling and reading books together. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.A Middle School Teacher’s Guide to Family Summer Book ClubsThis summer, one veteran middle school English teacher is inviting families to read together, sparking conversations and rediscovering the joy of shared storiesJul 25 min readEdCircuit Staff
  9. Four focused teenagers in matching navy and red shirts play a video game together at a row of computers, wearing headsets and using keyboards in a dimly lit gaming room.How Esports Are Improving Student OutcomesAcross the country, schools are discovering that esports programs are boosting attendance, improving GPA, and opening doors to college and careers.Jul 14 min readEdCircuit Staff
  10. A teacher sits between two young students, a girl and a boy, as they use tablets in a classroom. All three are smiling, and the children’s tablets display educational activities.DreamBox Reading: Personalized Reading Support with Teacher-Centered Design DreamBox Reading, the award-winning literacy platform from Discovery Education, is raising the bar with new enhancements designed to empower teachers and support studentsJun 303 min readEdCircuit Staff
  11. A guidance counselor with glasses and a name badge sits at a desk, attentively listening to a student in a brown hoodie and backpack during a serious conversation in an office setting.How the Trump Administration’s Immigration Crackdown Is Impacting K–12 ClassroomsWith the Trump administration intensifying immigration enforcement, undocumented students across the U.S. are facing growing uncertainty in the next school yearJun 274 min readEdCircuit Staff
  12. A smiling adult and four children with backpacks and name tags walk along a forest trail. The group appears happy and engaged, surrounded by lush green trees. The adult holds a notebook.The New Summer School: Enrichment, Connection, OpportunityAcross America, summer school is no longer a quiet classroom for struggling students—it’s a lively extension of the school year filled with smiles and learning.Jun 264 min readEdCircuit Staff
  13. A woman wearing a brown cardigan and blue lanyard stands in a classroom with desks, a chalkboard, and colorful bulletin boards in the background. She has a calm, serious expression.Keeping Our Best: How to Tackle Teacher Retention and Build a Stronger Future for SchoolsA renewed focus on teacher retention is essential to support educators, thoughtfully replace retirees, and build a culture where all feel valued.Jun 254 min readEdCircuit Staff
  14. A person in a hoodie uses a laptop in a dark room, with monitors displaying warnings: one reads “CYBER ATTACK SCHOOL NETWORK” with a skull, and another shows an “ALERT” sign, indicating a security breach.How Districts Can Survive a CyberattackCyberattacks on school districts are frequent, targeted, and disruptive. With student records and critical systems online, the stakes have never been higher.Jun 244 min readEdCircuit Staff
  15. Scientist wearing gloves pours blue liquid into an Erlenmeyer flask inHow Science Safety’s Chemical Hygiene Officer Pathway Is Empowering Lab LeadersScience Safety’s Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) Pathway is a game-changer for educators and laboratory professionals—online, self-paced, and OSHA-compliant.Jun 233 min readEdCircuit Staff
  16. A teacher at the front of a classroom facing high school students at desks with open books, a chalkboard and map behindThe Debate Over Eliminating Honors Classes in High SchoolsWhat honors classes are, why some high schools are cutting them in the name of equity, and what happened in districts that tried it and brought some back.Jun 235 min readEdCircuit Staff
  17. A smiling teacher stands behind four children at a classroom table, each using a tabletEmpowering Student Engagement in the Age of AIStudent engagement is rising again. Six student engagement strategies where AI helps, what the research shows, and the risks schools must manage.Jun 205 min readEdCircuit Staff
  18. Four educators side by side: two women with books and folders, a man with arms crossed, a man in a lab coat with a flaskThe Vital Role of High School Department HeadsWhat high school department heads do, from curriculum and mentoring new teachers to budgets and lab safety, and how schools choose, pay and support them.Jun 194 min readEdCircuit Staff
  19. Five diverse graduates in caps and gowns celebrate outdoors, smiling and cheering while holding smartphones, with blue sky and sunlight in the background.Celebrating the Resilient Class of 2025The class of 2025 has proven its resilience, rising above the challenges of a global pandemic and embracing technology to enhance their education.Jun 184 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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