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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. AI tools for high school students: threads of light rise from a laptop keyboard into a web of research papers joined by glowing citation lines in a dark libraryThe Top 10 AI Tools Shaping High School Learning in 2025Ten AI tools high school students and teachers use, what each one does, and the age limits, parental consent rules and prices to check first.Jun 175 min readEdCircuit Staff
  6. A serious woman stands in front of a Democratic donkey symbol and an American flag. Behind her, protesters hold an AFT flag and signs supporting public education. The scene suggests a focus on political and educational advocacy.Randi Weingarten’s DNC ResignationRandi Weingarten’s resignation from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) isn’t just political—it’s personal for educators across the country.Jun 163 min readEdCircuit Staff
  7. Occupancy load in science labs: an overcrowded lab packed with students, extra stools in the aisles and backpacks blocking the eyewash station and exitWhy Occupancy Load Matters in Classrooms and Science LabsOvercrowded labs can exceed safe occupancy load limits. Take action with the free Occupancy Load Calculator from Science Safety.Jun 163 min readEdCircuit Staff
  8. A man and a young girl smile while looking at a tablet together outdoors in a field, with a green tractor and golden crops visible in the background during sunset.The Rural EdTech RevolutionWith better broadband and new edtech tools, rural students are earning credits, using AI tutors, and building futures—from kitchen tables to tractors.Jun 134 min readEdCircuit Staff
  9. AI tools for middle school students: glowing study flashcards spiral up from a smartphone held at a desk at nightThe Best AI Tools for Middle School Classrooms in 2025Ten AI tools middle school teachers and students use, what each one does, and the age limits and privacy agreements schools should check first.Jun 126 min readEdCircuit Staff
  10. A science classroom with a microscope, glassware containing colorful liquids, test tubes, and a human skull model on a black lab table. A chalkboard and cabinets are visible in the background.Summer Science Lab Shutdown Checklist for TeachersFrom chemical safety to humidity control, this step-by-step guide covers everything you need to safely close down a science or STEAM classroom for the summer.Jun 113 min readEdCircuit Staff
  11. How Higher Education Is Evolving to Meet Student NeedsHow higher education competes for diverse, career-focused students by expanding innovative programs and upgrading campus facilities.Jun 105 min readEdCircuit Staff
  12. AI tools for elementary students: a glowing digital brain linked by light threads to building blocks, crayons and a tablet on an elementary classroom tableThe Top 10 AI Tools for Elementary EducationMost AI tools in elementary classrooms are built for teachers. Ten tools, which grades each fits, and the age and privacy rules to check before using them.Jun 97 min readEdCircuit Staff
  13. A woman places colorful plastic bins on a desk in a classroom with cubbies and a Welcome bulletin board. Sunlight streams through the windows, and student desks are neatly arranged.Celebrating Growth and Preparing for New BeginningsFrom packing up supplies to reflecting on a year of shared triumphs, here’s how teachers can wrap up the school year with purpose and pride.Jun 92 min readEdCircuit Staff
  14. harvard, university, cambridge, massachusetts, school, education, architecture, hdr, blue school, blue education, harvard, harvard, harvard, harvard, harvardHarvard vs. Washington: The Future of U.S. Higher EducationPolicymakers, administrators, and students face a pivotal moment: the outcome will define the future of U.S. higher education, both domestically and globally.Jun 74 min readEdCircuit Staff
  15. The White House in Washington, D.C., is seen on a sunny day, framed by large trees and surrounded by green grass and shrubs.Department of Education: A Shrinking AgencyThe FY 2026 budget for the Department of Education preserves core programs, such as Title I and IDEA, while consolidating or eliminating over 30 others.Jun 64 min readEdCircuit Staff
  16. A wall sign in a hallway reads DEI Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The hallway has beige walls, a bulletin board with papers, and a door at the far end. The focus is on the DEI sign.DEI Disappears from School WebsitesPresident Trump’s executive order barring federally funded schools from implementing DEI programs has prompted many districts to a quiet rebranding.Jun 63 min readEdCircuit Staff
  17. A graduation cap sits atop a gold coin with a dollar sign, which is positioned above a classical building with columns, symbolizing the cost of education or student loans.The For-Profit Education RebootWith efforts to dismantle the DOE and elevate trade-based learning, for-profit schools could reemerge, reviving both opportunity and old concerns.Jun 54 min readEdCircuit Staff
  18. A person’s hand reaches toward a glowing digital hand emerging from a laptop screen, symbolizing interaction between humans and artificial intelligence.How Educators Are Using AI to Stay Ahead of the CurveAs AI reshapes every career our students will pursue, teachers must demonstrate how to use it responsibly and creatively.Jun 44 min readEdCircuit Staff
  19. An empty school hallway with a glowing calendar of school days, a few missed days in amber, linked to a phone receiving an alertFighting Absenteeism with AI and EdTechDigital attendance tracking flags absences early. What research shows works to improve attendance, and where AI early-warning systems can go wrong.Jun 33 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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